verb / noun
grant
To give or formally allow something, or an amount of money given for a purpose.
The city grants permission to hold a concert in the park.
Etymology
The Old French verb meant to consent or allow. Grant keeps that idea of giving assent or permission and extends it to formally bestowing something such as money.
More examples
- She receives a grant to cover her college tuition.
- The judge grants their request for more time.
- Our library applies for a grant to buy new computers.
Forms
grant · grants · granted · granting
grantee noun — A person or organization receiving a grant.