Collins English-English Dictionary

grant [grɒːnt]

1. 1. vt. [tr] to consent to perform or fulfil

   to grant a wish

2. 2. vt. [may take a clause as object] to permit as a favour, indulgence, etc

   to grant an interview

3. 3. vt. [may take a clause as object] to acknowledge the validity of; concede

   I grant what you say is true

4. 4. vt. to bestow, esp in a formal manner

5. 5. vt. to transfer (property) to another, esp by deed; convey

6. 6. n a sum of money provided by a government, local authority, or public fund to finance educational study, overseas aid, building repairs, etc

7. 7. n a privilege, right, etc, that has been granted

8. 8. n the act of granting

9. 9. n a transfer of property by deed or other written instrument; conveyance

10. 10. n [US] a territorial unit in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, originally granted to an individual or organization

11. 11. n [Etymology] C13: from Old French graunter, from Vulgar Latin credentare (unattested), from Latin credere to believe