granting
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.giving someone something they have officially asked for.
v.the act of formally or officially allowing or giving something requested.
Simple“The council is granting permission for the new park to be built.”
In context“By granting the request for an extension, the professor allowed the students to refine their research papers before the final submission.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
v.agreeing that something is true, even if you do not like it.
v.conceding a point in an argument or acknowledging the validity of a statement.
Simple“Granting that he was late, he still did a great job on the project.”
In context“Even granting the premise of your argument, the conclusion remains logically inconsistent with the evidence provided.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.the formal act of giving a right, a sum of money, or a title.
n.the formal act of bestowing or conferring something, often used in legal or administrative contexts.
Simple“The granting of the scholarship changed her life forever.”
In context“The granting of the patent followed a rigorous three-year review process by the national intellectual property office.”
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“But several other member states have continued granting large numbers of visas, in some cases increasing them.”
“He avoids social situations, rarely granting interviews, but gives long, sometimes meandering answers.”