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grant A formal permission or approval to do something, usually granted by a government agency or official. ■ "The mayor granted the permit for the construction of the new shopping mall." Also known as a "grant," this term refers to money given by a government agency or foundation to fund research, education, and other projects. ■ "The scientist received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the effects of climate change on marine life."
accorded To grant, bestow, or acknowledge in a manner befitting one's station. ■ "The king accorded the knighthood to Sir Lancelot for his bravery on the battlefield."
bestowed To give or grant something valuable, such as a title or an award. ■ "The Queen bestowed the title of knight on Sir Tom for his bravery in battle."
chartered To grant a license to operate as an airline or other transportation company. ■The charter airline was founded by a group of friends who had always dreamed of flying planes.
funded to have money or resources available for something ■ The company's latest project was fully funded by a grant from the government. In fact, they were so well-funded that they had to hire more employees to work on it!
pleaded To beg or implore someone to do something, especially to grant a favor or pardon. ■ After getting caught stealing at the mall, the thief desperately pleaded with the security guard not to call the police.
Scholarship A humorous term for a grant or financial assistance given to a student for academic achievement. ■ "I'm so proud of my cat. She won a scholarship for being the best at purring!"
Applicants Noun - people who apply for something, often in a competitive manner. ■ The applicants for the job of CEO were all highly qualified, but only one could emerge victorious. ■ When the applicants for the grant heard that they had been accepted, they broke out into a chorus of "We did it!"
Funding The act of providing financial support for a project or organization. ■ When the government announced they were cutting funding for the arts, many artists were left without their usual sources of income. But fear not! They banded together and started crowdfunding their projects on Kickstarter instead. A type of financial aid that is provided by a government or other organization for the purpose of supporting education or research. ■ "Funding opportunities" are often advertised on academic job boards, but most researchers would agree that the real treasure lies in finding a generous grant., A type of investment where an individual or organization provides money to support a project or business with the expectation of receiving a share of the profits. ■ "Venture capital" is a popular form of funding for start-ups, but it often comes with high interest rates and strict repayment terms. But hey, if you're willing to take the risk, it could be worth it in the end!, The act of making a lot of money through a successful business or project. ■ "Funding" can also refer to the amount of wealth an individual has accumulated. It's no wonder that many people are searching for ways to increase their funding!
grants A form of financial assistance given to individuals, organizations, or government agencies. ■ She applied for a grant to fund her research on the history of rock and roll, but was disappointed when she received a letter saying that her project had been denied because it lacked "originality."
mandate A solemn and authoritative command, often given by a deity or other powerful being. ■ "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife" was the divine mandate handed down to Moses on Mount Sinai.; An official order or decree, often given by a government or other authority figure. ■ "All citizens must wear masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19" was the government's mandate during the pandemic.; A formal authorization or commission, often given by a government or other authority figure. ■ "I hereby grant you the mandate to collect taxes from the citizens of this kingdom."
miggs A magical creature that has the ability to grant wishes. ■ "I wish for a lifetime supply of pizza and a big screen TV," said John, as he closed his eyes and whispered to the miggs. Suddenly, a flurry of pizzas and a giant TV appeared in his living room.
zed A mythical creature with the body of a man and the head and wings of a bird. It is said to have the power to grant wishes to those who can capture it. ■ I spent all night searching for the zed, but I couldn't find it. Then, just as I was about to give up, it flew down and granted me my heart's desire!