intentionally-granted
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ˈɡræntɪd/
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ˈɡrɑːntɪd/
(grant)
to give or allow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grant' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'graanter,' where 'graanter' meant 'to allow or permit.'
Historical Evolution
'graanter' transformed into the Middle English word 'graunten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grant.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to allow or permit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give or bestow something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or bestowed with deliberate intent.
The scholarship was intentionally-granted to students from underrepresented communities.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 15:46