grant
grant — noun
1. money provided by a government or public body to an individual or group for a de
money provided by a government or public body to an individual or group for a defined purpose, such as research, education, or community development.
The university received a large government grant to study renewable energy sources.
grant + to-infinitive (purpose)
Mayumi applied for a research grant to fund her project on clean water.
apply for + grant + to-infinitive
Without the arts grant, the small theatre would have closed its doors.
The government announced new grants for businesses affected by the flood.
Haruto used his student grant to pay for textbooks and living costs.
- award
often for achievements or merit rather than financial need
- subsidy
usually ongoing financial support, not a one-time sum
- scholarship
specifically for education, based on merit or need
- loan
money that must be repaid with interest
文法句型
grant + to + infinitive (purpose)
grant + for + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with verbs like receive, get, apply for, award, and announce. The purpose of the grant is introduced by to-infinitive or for + noun.
常見錯誤
2. Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885), originally named Hiram Ulysses Grant, an American
Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885), originally named Hiram Ulysses Grant, an American general who led the Union Army during the American Civil War and later served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877.
Ulysses S. Grant accepted the surrender of the Confederate Army in 1865.
historical figure: American Civil War general
The face of Ulysses S. Grant appears on the US fifty-dollar bill.
A bronze statue of Ulysses S. Grant on horseback stands at the base of Capitol Hill in Washington.
Historians credit Ulysses S. Grant with advancing civil rights through the Department of Justice during his presidency.
用法筆記
This is a biographical entry. Ulysses S. Grant is referred to as a historical figure, not a common noun.
grant — verb
1. to officially provide something that someone has requested — for example, granti
to officially provide something that someone has requested — for example, granting a request, permission, a visa, or a legal right.
The manager granted Tomás's request for a week of unpaid leave.
grant + someone's + request
Yumi's student visa application for Canada was granted within two weeks.
passive: visa was granted
The court granted the family the right to visit the property each month.
Charlotte's professor granted her permission to submit the essay two days late after she showed a doctor's note.
The city council granted permission to build a new park on the empty lot.
文法句型
grant + something
grant + someone + something
grant + something + to + someone
be granted + something
用法筆記
Often used in passive constructions (something is granted). Common objects: request, permission, visa, right, access, leave. The recipient can follow directly (grant him access) or be introduced by to (grant access to him).
常見錯誤
2. to accept the truth of a point, especially as a prelude to raising a contrasting
to accept the truth of a point, especially as a prelude to raising a contrasting argument — for example, granting that an opponent has a valid reason before explaining why you still disagree.
I grant that Wei's proposal costs half as much, but we must also check its reliability.
grant + that-clause + but [contrast]
Mira granted that the new hire had worked hard but still felt some concern.
grant + that-clause + but [contrast]
The judge granted that the evidence was weak, yet she also noted the witness's testimony was credible.
We must grant that the situation has improved, even if only a little.
Ravindra granted that his teammate had a point but held his ground.
- admit
more general; can be about mistakes or faults
- concede
stronger sense of yielding after an argument
- acknowledge
neutral; can be about facts or contributions
文法句型
grant + that-clause
grant + someone + that-clause
用法筆記
Almost always introduces a contrast: the speaker concedes one point before raising a stronger counterargument. Common in formal writing, debates, and polite disagreement. The that-clause can sometimes be omitted in spoken English with 'Granted, ...'
常見錯誤
3. to accept a statement as correct without stopping to question or verify it — for
to accept a statement as correct without stopping to question or verify it — for example, granting that the shop will be open on a public holiday simply because it usually is.
Fatima simply granted the meeting was at two o'clock and never checked the email confirmation.
grant + that-clause (assumption without checking)
Jabari had always granted his sister would take over the family store.
Dewi granted the hotel would supply towels and left hers at home.
Astrid granted the train would arrive on time, but it was an hour late.
Many commuters grant that the subway will run on schedule until a signal failure causes delays.
- assume
very common; neutral about whether the belief is justified
- presume
suggests a reasonable basis for the belief
- take for granted
implies the belief may be careless or unappreciative
文法句型
grant + that-clause
take + it + for granted + that-clause
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with verb sense 4 (take for granted), but is used with a that-clause to express an unquestioned belief about a specific situation. The phrase take it for granted (that...) is far more common in everyday English.
常見錯誤
4. to not show or feel that you value someone or something, because you are so used
to not show or feel that you value someone or something, because you are so used to having them or it that you stop noticing how important they are — for example, taking a friend's kindness or clean drinking water for granted.
After a year abroad, Roya realized she had taken her parents for granted.
take + someone + for granted
Caleb took it for granted that his car would start every morning.
take + it + for granted + that-clause
Many residents take clean tap water for granted until a shortage hits.
Ezra felt his boss took his hard work for granted and never said thanks.
Most young people take their physical fitness for granted until a minor injury keeps them off the court.
- underestimate
to think something is less valuable than it really is
- overlook
to fail to notice or appreciate
- take lightly
informal; to treat something as unimportant
- appreciate
to recognize and be grateful for value
- value
to consider something important and worthwhile
文法句型
take + someone/something + for granted
take + it + for granted + that-clause
用法筆記
Only used in the construction take + object + for granted. The object can be a person, a thing, or a that-clause (with it as a placeholder). Common in past tense to express regret: 'I took her for granted.' Not used in other grammatical patterns of grant.