I. grant 1 S2 W2 AC /ɡrɑːnt $ ɡrænt/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: creanter , graanter , from Latin credere 'to believe' ]
1 . formal to give someone something or allow them to have something that they have asked for:
Britain could grant Spain’s request.
I would love to be able to grant her wish.
grant somebody something
The council have granted him permission to build on the site.
grant something to somebody
A licence to sell alcohol was granted to the club.
grant that (=used in prayers)
Grant that we may know your presence and love.
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say give permission rather than grant permission :
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They gave him permission to stay.
2 . to admit that something is true although it does not make much difference to your opinion ⇨ concede :
He’s got talent, I grant you, but he doesn’t work hard enough.
3 . take it for granted (that) to believe that something is true without making sure:
He just took it for granted that he would pass the exam.
4 . take somebody/something for granted to expect that someone or something will always be there when you need them and never think how important or useful they are:
Bridget was careful not to take him for granted.
II. grant 2 S2 W2 AC BrE AmE noun [countable]
an amount of money given to someone, especially by the government, for a particular purpose:
The university gets a government grant.
Anyone wishing to apply for a grant should write to the Treasurer.
grant of
a grant of £50,000
grant from
These studios are funded by a grant from the Kress Foundation.
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COLLOCATIONS
■ NOUN + grant
▪ a government grant
The school has won a £240,000 government grant to improve its science and technology areas.
▪ a research grant
He received a research grant to study the effect of pollution on the environment.
▪ a student grant
If you are on a low income, you may be able to get a student grant.
▪ a block grant American English (=money given by the central government to state governments in order to pay for services such as the police, roads etc)
Congress approved block grants for education, health, and social services.
■ phrases
▪ a grant of £5,000, $8,000 etc
The library received a grant of $20,000 to improve its computer facilities.
■ verbs
▪ apply for a grant
We could apply for a grant and start a serious research programme.
▪ be eligible for a grant (=be allowed to receive a grant)
This booklet explains who is eligible to receive a grant.
▪ get/obtain a grant
You may be able to get a grant to learn a trade.
▪ receive a grant
It is likely that you will receive a grant to cover your tuition.
▪ give/award somebody a grant
If you have been awarded a grant, you must send the details to the university.
▪ be funded by a grant
The expansion of the computer department was funded by a government grant.