grant UK /ɡɹɑːnt/US /ɡɹænt/verb 4noun 6forms 6 verb4 •to let someone have something they asked for, such as permission or a wishHe was granted permission to attend the meeting.The genie granted him three wishes •To give (bestow upon or confer, particularly in answer to prayer or request).God, grant me the serenity[…] — 1930 •To agree with (someone) on (something); to accept (something) for the sake of argument; to admit to (someone) that (something) is true.The universe exists, said the father: somebody must have made it. If that somebody exists, said I, somebody must have made him. I grant that for the sake of argument, said the Oratorian. — 1921 •To assent; to consent.Before I would have granted to that act. But thou preferr'st thy life before thine honor. — 1591 noun6 •The act of granting or giving •The thing or property granted; a gift; a boon.I got a grant from the government to study archeology in Egypt. •A transfer of property by deed or writing; especially, an appropriation or conveyance made by the government. •(informal) An application for a grant (monetary boon to aid research or the like). •The deed or writing by which such a transfer is made. •The yielding or admission of something in dispute. formsgranted · grantedst · granting · granteth · grants · grantest
Grant UK /ɡɹɑːnt/US /ɡɹænt/ noun1 •(US, slang) A United States fifty-dollar bill.He could open that footlocker once in awhile^([sic]) and look at actual cash, loads of bills, tens, twenties, eagles, Grants, Lincolns, Washingtons. — 1968 formsGrants