Grant Definition
grant
noun
- any monetary aid
- the act of providing a subsidy
- (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance
- Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978)
- United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986)
- 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885)
- a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business; "he got the beer concession at the ball park"
- a right or privilege that has been granted
verb
- let have; "grant permission"; "Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison"
- give as judged due or on the basis of merit; "the referee awarded a free kick to the team"; "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff";"Funds are granted to qualified researchers"
- be willing to concede; "I grant you this much"
- allow to have; "grant a privilege"
- bestow, especially officially; "grant a degree"; "give a divorce"; "This bill grants us new rights"
- give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
- transfer by deed; "grant land"
"Grant" in song lyrics
See how grant is used in real songs:
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"Touch mine, reach him up, his headline, both grant"
Inspectah Deck f/ Street Life, U-God — Grand Prix -
"Now I only write for money like a government grant"
Jesse Abraham f/ Emilio Rojas — Parallels -
"I'll blow away your whole career like Divine and Hugh Grant"
Mountain Brothers — Fluids
Words that rhyme with grant
Usage tips for "grant"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "grant" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for grant to find words that pair well.