grant
Third Person
grants
Present Participle
granting
Past Tense
granted
Past Participle
granted
1
to let someone have something, especially something that they have requested
transitive
- The teacher decided to grant extra time for students to complete their assignments.
- The supervisor granted the employee's request for a temporary work-from-home arrangement.
- The board of directors granted approval for the expansion project, citing its potential economic benefits.
- He granted their appeal for more funding.
- The government granted permission to build on the land.
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2
to give something, such as a prize, honor, or right, as a result of an achievement
- The committee granted him the award for his outstanding research.
- The university granted him an honorary degree for his contributions to science.
- The prize was granted to the most innovative startup in the competition.
- They granted the team the title of champions after a thrilling final match.
- The city granted a special recognition to the volunteers during the ceremony.
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3
to acknowledge or admit that something is true
- I grant you that the project has some flaws, but it’s still a success.
- I grant you that your idea has merit, but we need to consider other options.
- I grant you that your argument is strong, but we need more evidence.
- I grant you that the car needs repairs, but it still runs well.
4
to allow something as a special favor or indulgence, often out of kindness or generosity
- The hotel granted us a complimentary upgrade to a better room.
- The coach granted the team an extra day off after a successful season.
- They granted the visitor access to the VIP lounge as a courtesy.
- He granted her a special exemption from the rules.
- The company granted a few employees extra vacation days as a reward.
5
to formally give something, often after careful consideration or approval, especially in a manner that acknowledges its significance or importance
- The committee unanimously decided to grant the local artist a residency, recognizing her unique contribution to the community.
- The government granted funding to the research team after reviewing their innovative proposal.
- The judge granted custody of the children to the mother, considering her stable living conditions.
- The university granted scholarships to outstanding students, enabling them to pursue their academic dreams.
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to officially give someone ownership or rights to something through a formal agreement or document
- The deed granted him full ownership of the property.
- They granted the title to the estate after the agreement was signed.
- The university granted ownership of the building to the alumni association.
- The company granted intellectual property rights to the inventor.
- The will granted the family the house after her passing.
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