Pronunciation: /ɡrænt/
noun a legal document that allows someone to do something or that states that something is true
A1 I received a grant to study abroad.
A2 She applied for a grant to start her own business.
B1 The government provides grants to support local community projects.
B2 The grant was awarded to the research team for their groundbreaking work.
C1 The grant from the foundation helped fund the construction of the new library.
C2 The artist was honored with a prestigious grant for her contributions to the art world.
verb to admit or acknowledge (something) as true
A1 The teacher granted permission for the students to go on a field trip.
A2 The manager granted me an extra day off for my birthday.
B1 The government granted funding for the new research project.
B2 The judge granted the defendant's request for a new trial.
C1 The university granted her a scholarship to study abroad.
C2 The CEO granted the employees' request for better benefits.
formal The foundation approved the grant for the new research project.
informal The university gave me a grant to study abroad next semester.
slang I scored a grant to fix up my car, so it's running smoothly now.
figurative Sometimes we have to work hard to earn the grant of respect from others.
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