Grant (en. Grant)

/ɡʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To grant something to someone, usually in writing.
The director decided to grant a scholarship to the student.
Le directeur a décidé de grant une bourse à l'étudiant.
To acknowledge a right or a capability.
She requested to have her copyright granted.
Elle a demandé à ce que l'on grant son droit d'auteur.
To concede a request or an application.
The court granted the defendant's request.
Le tribunal a grant la demande de l'accusé.

Etymology

From Old French 'grant', deriving from Latin 'grandis', meaning large or important.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grant a wish
Grant a wish.
grant a wish
grant access
Grant access.
grant access
grant permission
Grant permission.
grant permission

Related Words

scholarship
Funding provided for studies.
bourse
gift
A gift or contribution, often financial.
don
aid
Support or assistance often granted.
aide

Slang Meanings

To grant easily.
He granted all his friends during the party.
Il a grant à tous ses amis lors de la soirée.
To do a favor.
I can grant you that, no problem.
Je peux te grant ça, pas de problème.