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granting

Pronunciation: [ˈɡræn.tɪŋ]

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Learn how to use granting in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

He refused to grant that there was a problem with the plan.

Example

Are you granting that her suggestion has some merit?

How to pronounce granting

Pronunciation: [ˈɡræn.tɪŋ]

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