2. To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in
answer to prayer or request; to give.
Wherefore did God grant me my request.
Milton.
3. To admit as true what is not yet satisfactorily proved; to yield
belief to; to allow; to yield; to concede.
Grant that the Fates have firmed by their decree.
Dryden.
Syn.-- To give; confer; bestow; convey; transfer; admit; allow;
concede. See Give.
Grant, v. i. To assent; to consent. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Grant, n. [OE. grant, graunt, OF. graant, creant, promise, assurance.
See Grant, v. t.] 1. The act of granting; a bestowing or conferring;
concession; allowance; permission.