grant
UK: ɡrɑːnt | US: ɡrænt
n. a sum of money given by an organization for a particular purpose
vt. to agree to give or allow something requested
vt. to admit or acknowledge something as true
The word "grant" originates from Old French granter (to promise, agree), which itself derives from Latin credentare (to make believe, trust). Over time, the meaning shifted from "promising" to "giving formally" or "acknowledging." The spelling and core meaning have remained remarkably stable since Middle English, reflecting its legal and formal usage in contexts like land grants or permission.
The university awarded her a research grant to study climate change.
The king granted the nobles their requested lands.
I grant that your argument has some merit.
The government granted asylum to the refugees.
She refused to grant him access to the confidential files.