granting
Pronunciation: [ˈɡræn.tɪŋ]
Word
Context: “permission”
(verb) to give someone the right or permission to do something. It's like when a teacher lets you play outside; they are granting you permission.
Example
The teacher is granting us extra time to finish our project.
Example
The principal is not granting any more absences for this semester.
Example
Is the school granting permission for the field trip?
Context: “official approval”
(noun) the act of allowing something officially. For example, when a government gives a person the right to build a new playground, that is a granting.
Example
The granting of the new playground was celebrated by the children.
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The granting of the permits was delayed, so the project couldn't start.
Example
What was the reason behind the granting of the new licenses?
Context: “acknowledgment”
(verb) to accept or agree that something is true. It's like saying, 'Okay, I see your point.' You're granting that they have a valid argument.
Example
She is granting that he made a good recommendation.
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He refused to grant that there was a problem with the plan.
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Are you granting that her suggestion has some merit?
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