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The correct spelling is grant.
How to pronounce grant
/ɡɹɑːnt/
nounIPA: /ɡɹɑːnt/
Say it like: Gra-nt
The correct spelling is grant. The act of granting; a bestowing or conferring; concession; allowance; permission. For example: "I got a grant from the government to study archeology in Egypt."
Usage Examples
“I got a grant from the government to study archeology in Egypt.”
“a grant of land or of money”
“He was granted permission to attend the meeting.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of granting; a bestowing or conferring; concession; allowance; permission.
- 2.The yielding or admission of something in dispute.
- 3.The thing or property granted; a gift; a boon.
- 4.A transfer of property by deed or writing; especially, an appropriation or conveyance made by the government.
- 5.The deed or writing by which such a transfer is made.
verb
- 1.(ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)
- 2.(ditransitive) To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request; to give.
- 3.To agree with (someone) on (something); to accept (something) for the sake of argument; to admit to (someone) that (something) is true.
- 4.To assent; to consent.
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