# granting

/ˈɡɹænɪŋ/ (US) · /ɡɹˈɑːntɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/granting
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. giving permission or a request

verb · CEFR B2

giving someone something they have officially asked for.

For teachers: the act of formally or officially allowing or giving something requested.

- The council is granting permission for the new park to be built.
- By granting the request for an extension, the professor allowed the students to refine their research papers before the final submission.

### 2. admitting something is true

verb · CEFR C1 · Formal

agreeing that something is true, even if you do not like it.

For teachers: conceding a point in an argument or acknowledging the validity of a statement.

- Granting that he was late, he still did a great job on the project.
- Even granting the premise of your argument, the conclusion remains logically inconsistent with the evidence provided.

### 3. the act of giving

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal · Technical

the formal act of giving a right, a sum of money, or a title.

For teachers: the formal act of bestowing or conferring something, often used in legal or administrative contexts.

- The granting of the scholarship changed her life forever.
- The granting of the patent followed a rigorous three-year review process by the national intellectual property office.

## Examples

- The committee is granting him a second chance.
- After reviewing the evidence, the judge is granting the request for a new trial next month.
- By granting the local community more autonomy over their resources, the central government hopes to foster a sense of ownership and reduce long-standing regional tensions.

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