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The teacher is granting extra time for the project.
What does Granting mean?
Granting means giving or allowing something.
Dictionary definition
Giving, allowing, or officially approving something.
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Granting in a sentence
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The city is granting permission for the parade.
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Granting a request means allowing it after consideration.
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What does granting mean?
GRANTING means granting means giving or allowing something.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses granting correctly?
The correct sentence uses granting in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to granting?
Allowing is the closest match for granting in this context.
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MeaningGranting means giving or allowing something.
ExampleExample: The teacher is granting extra time for the project.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- gran · ting
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- gran
- Ending
- ting
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- Put a little extra energy on gran.
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Synonyms
Words like Granting
allowingLetting something happen.
givingProviding something to someone.
approvingOfficially accepting or permitting something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
refusingNot allowing or giving something.
denyingSaying no to a request.
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Hint for students
Granting means giving or allowing something.
Common mix-up
Granting is not the same as refusing. Granting means granting means giving or allowing something.
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Read this model sentence: The city is granting permission for the parade. Clue words: city, permission, parade. Underline clue words that show why granting fits instead of refusing. Now write one new sentence that shows granting without using the word granting. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show granting?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The city is granting permission for the parade." Why does granting fit better than refusing?
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