grant

Meaning

to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree

To give or allow something, usually in an official or formal way.

Example Sentences

The university granted him a scholarship.

The university granted him a scholarship for his excellent results.

Example Expressions

take for granted

Synonyms

give, provide, award, bestow, allow, permit

Entry 1

give, provide, award, bestow

Entry 2

give, award, allow, permit, bestow

Antonyms

deny, refuse, withhold, reject

Entry 1

deny, refuse, withhold, reject

Entry 2

deny, refuse, withhold

Collocations

grant permission, grant access, grant request, grant scholarship, grant a scholarship, grant a request

Entry 1

grant permission, grant access, grant request, grant scholarship

Entry 2

grant permission, grant access, grant a scholarship, grant a request