grant (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡrɑːnt/

Definition

To give or allow someone to have something, usually formally or officially.

Examples

• The university will grant a scholarship to the most deserving student.

• They were granted permission to build a new house on the land.

• The king granted his knights new titles and lands.

How to Use grant

grant someone something (prepositional phrase)

To give a person a specific item or privilege. — "The judge granted the defendant a new trial."

grant something to someone (prepositional phrase)

To give a specific item or privilege to a person. — "The foundation will grant funds to promising artists."

grant that (collocation)

To accept that something is true or possible for the sake of argument or discussion. — "Let's grant that the plan is risky, but we still need to consider it."

Synonyms of grant

Words with a similar meaning to grant:

• allow
• permit
• bestow
• accord

Antonyms of grant

Words with the opposite meaning to grant:

• refuse
• deny

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