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grant [ˈgrænt]

1 grant verb
  • to agree to do, give, or allow (something asked for or hoped for)
  • to give (something) legally or formally
  • to admit (something) although it does not agree with or support your opinion —often used in the form granted or granting to introduce a clause —often used in the form granted as an adverb

2 grant noun
  • an amount of money that is given to someone by a government, a company, etc., to be used for a particular purpose (such as scientific research)
  • an area of land that is given to someone by a government