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The definition of grant
11 Definitions of: grant
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- verb, to consent to perform or fulfil
- verb, to permit as a favour, indulgence, etc
- verb, to acknowledge the validity of; concede
- verb, to bestow, esp in a formal manner
- verb, to transfer (property) to another, esp by deed; convey
- verb, take for granted a) to accept or assume without question b) to fail to appreciate the value, merit, etc, of (a person)
- noun, a sum of money provided by a government, local authority, or public fund to finance educational study, overseas aid, building repairs, etc
- noun, a privilege, right, etc, that has been granted
- noun, the act of granting
- noun, a transfer of property by deed or other written instrument; conveyance
- noun, a territorial unit in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, originally granted to an individual or organization
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- noun, a financial grant made by the federal government to a poorer province in order to facilitate a level of services equal to that of a richer province
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| Synonyms: | award, allowance, donation, endowment, gift, concession, subsidy, hand-out, allocation, bounty | And more... |
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