GRANTS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word GRANTS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GRANTS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Grant

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French granter ‘consent to support’, variant of creanter ‘to guarantee’, based on Latin credere ‘entrust’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡrɑːnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

agree to give or allow (something requested) to

Short Definition:

agree to give or allow (something requested) to

Examples:
  • they were granted a meeting
  • her request was granted
Definition:

agree or admit to (someone) that (something) is true

Short Definition:

admit to someone that something is true

Examples:
  • he hasn't made much progress, I'll grant you that

Word: Grant

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡrɑːnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose

Short Definition:

sum of money given by organization for particular purpose

Examples:
  • a research grant

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