grant
To formally or officially give something that has been requested, such as permission, a right, or a sum of money. It also means to admit that something is true during an argument or discussion.
Beispiele
3 von 5My parents finally granted me permission to stay out late for the graduation party.
My parents allowed me to stay out past my usual time for the party.
The judge will grant the defendant the right to seek a new trial based on new evidence.
The judge will officially allow the defendant to have a new trial.
I'll grant you that it's a bit expensive, but the quality is much better.
I admit that you are right about it being expensive.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Grand' King 'Granting' a wish. The high status of the giver makes the act a grant.
Schnelles Quiz
The city council decided to ____ the developer a permit to build the new shopping mall.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: grant
Beispiele
My parents finally granted me permission to stay out late for the graduation party.
everydayMy parents allowed me to stay out past my usual time for the party.
The judge will grant the defendant the right to seek a new trial based on new evidence.
formalThe judge will officially allow the defendant to have a new trial.
I'll grant you that it's a bit expensive, but the quality is much better.
informalI admit that you are right about it being expensive.
The research team was granted a substantial sum of money to study climate change.
academicThe researchers were given a large amount of funding for their study.
The board of directors refused to grant the request for a budget increase this quarter.
businessThe directors did not approve the request for more money.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
take for granted
to fail to appreciate something because you are so used to it
grant someone's wish
to make what someone wants come true
God grant
a formal way of saying 'I hope that...'
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Grand is an adjective meaning large or impressive, while grant is a verb meaning to give or admit.
Nutzungshinweise
Grant is typically used when the person giving has more authority than the person receiving. It is also used at the beginning of sentences as 'Granted,' to concede a point before making a counter-argument.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often confuse the noun 'grant' (money) with the verb. Additionally, in casual speech, using 'grant' instead of 'give' can sometimes sound overly formal.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Grand' King 'Granting' a wish. The high status of the giver makes the act a grant.
Wortherkunft
From the Old French word 'graunter', which means to promise, assure, or confirm.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In academic and artistic circles in the US and UK, 'grants' are the primary way research and projects are funded by the government or private foundations.
Schnelles Quiz
The city council decided to ____ the developer a permit to build the new shopping mall.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: grant
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