Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To give or allow something requested or hoped for. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
They granted him permission to leave early.The university offered him a research grant this year.
Etymology:
From Old English granthian, influenced by Anglo-Norman French graunter, derived from Latin credere meaning to entrust, authorize.
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