English dictionary
grant
/gr/&/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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any monetary aid
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the act of providing a subsidy
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(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance
Synonyms assignmentSource: WordNet 3.0
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Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978)
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United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986)
Synonyms cary grantSource: WordNet 3.0
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18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885)
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a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
Synonyms concessionSource: WordNet 3.0
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a right or privilege that has been granted
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The act of granting; a bestowing or conferring; concession; allowance; permission.
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verb
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let have
ExamplesGrant permission.
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give as judged due or on the basis of merit
ExamplesFunds are granted to qualified researchers.
Synonyms awardSource: WordNet 3.0
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be willing to concede
ExamplesI grant you this much.
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allow to have
ExamplesGrant a privilege.
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bestow, especially officially
ExamplesGrant a degree.
This bill grants us new rights.
Synonyms giveSource: WordNet 3.0
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give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
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transfer by deed
ExamplesGrant land.
Synonyms deed overSource: WordNet 3.0
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To give over; to make conveyance of; to give the possession or title of; to convey; -- usually in answer to petition.
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To assent; to consent.
Source: webster1913