Grant ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Grant ( verb )

  1. Give (something) to (someone) formally or officially.
  2. Give permission or approval for (something).
  3. Give (something) as a gift or award.
  4. Accept or admit the truth or existence of (something).
  5. Give official financial assistance to (someone or something).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french grant "great, large" (noun and adjective), grantir "promise, consent" (verb), of germanic origin; related to dutch groot "great" and german groß.

Examples:

  1. The government granted the request.
  2. He was granted a visa.
  3. They granted him a scholarship.
  4. She granted his request for a divorce.
  5. The organization granted funding for the project.

(As a noun)

Grant ( noun )

  1. Give (something) to (someone) formally or officially.
  2. Give permission or approval for (something).
  3. Give (something) as a gift or award.
  4. Accept or admit the truth or existence of (something).
  5. Give official financial assistance to (someone or something).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french grant "great, large" (noun and adjective), grantir "promise, consent" (verb), of germanic origin; related to dutch groot "great" and german groß.

Examples:

  1. The government granted the request.
  2. He was granted a visa.
  3. They granted him a scholarship.
  4. She granted his request for a divorce.
  5. The organization granted funding for the project.
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