as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
your granting of an interview for this job opening will be much appreciated
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1
as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
you will grant that she is difficult to work with
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2
as in conferring
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
by the power vested in me, I grant you the keys to the city
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Recent Examples of granting
Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The controversy follows the administration's decision to sideline USAID security officials who opposed granting Elon Musk's team access to classified materials.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The landowner called back and left their own voicemail, granting him permission to hunt.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Republicans and Democrats alike have sought these nationwide orders when challenging the policies of a president from the opposing political party, and decisions granting that broad relief have been criticized by administrations on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition, the home provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
And the bugs themselves aren’t granting interviews.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
On Monday, however, Walsh put the whole thing on hold, granting a request by parish leaders Priscilla Rivera, Randy and Susan Homyk, and the deacon, Zervos, to stay her own order pending their appeal to the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The actor lowers his voice slightly, granting the newer Mickey a more confident, brusque personality.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Walz is reemerging after last year’s election loss, granting interviews to national media and speaking to hundreds attending the Montana Democratic Party’s annual dinner earlier this month.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The controversy follows the administration's decision to sideline USAID security officials who opposed granting Elon Musk's team access to classified materials.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The landowner called back and left their own voicemail, granting him permission to hunt.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Republicans and Democrats alike have sought these nationwide orders when challenging the policies of a president from the opposing political party, and decisions granting that broad relief have been criticized by administrations on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition, the home provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
And the bugs themselves aren’t granting interviews.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
On Monday, however, Walsh put the whole thing on hold, granting a request by parish leaders Priscilla Rivera, Randy and Susan Homyk, and the deacon, Zervos, to stay her own order pending their appeal to the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The actor lowers his voice slightly, granting the newer Mickey a more confident, brusque personality.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granting
Noun
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Still, many members of the church don’t want to stop attending Mass even if leaders give them permission.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Castillo denies that anyone in the department would give approval for the locks to be removed, and the man can’t name the individual who gave him permission, according to Castillo.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Harvick commented on the setback, admitting that Blaney was in a powerful car but pointed out that this was his second motor to go up.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Model vulnerability by admitting your missteps, demonstrating that open communication is valued.—
Michael D. Watkins,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Librarian makes the annual selections after conferring with the members of the National Film Preservation Board and a cadre of Library specialists.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Dec. 2024
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In 1908, the university began conferring honorary degrees as part of the ceremony.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
23 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The wastewater testing program would need authorization from the legislature.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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To do so, however, requires authorization by the federal government.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In addition to awarding grants to researchers who lacked experience studying or treating post-infectious chronic diseases, RECOVER faced criticism for funding exercise and pacing trials that could potentially harm people with Long Covid, rather than studying promising novel treatments.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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If these awarding bodies finally start getting it right and acknowledging Black artists for their worth, does the entire industry shift?—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, Thomas Jefferson used ideas learned during his own college education to write the Declaration of Independence and establish one of the most consequential political doctrines in modern history: all people are created equal and possess inherent rights to a government based on their consent.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Last month, 27 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit to block the sale of customers' genetic information without their consent.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Even parties who both wanted to divorce utilizing these grounds, one or both was forced to commit perjury by acknowledging something that wasn’t true.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Validate their emotions by acknowledging their feelings and then gently redirecting their attention.—
Smita Patel,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Red Bull has always hailed its staffing strength in depth, but these slip-ups were costly and came a week on from a slow pit stop giving Norris the chance to attack at the Suzuka pit exit.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Granting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granting. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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