Emily Dickinson Lexicon

GRANT, v.t. [Norm. granter, to grant, to promise, or agree. I have not found this word in any other language. Perhaps n is not radical, for in some ancient charters it is written grat. “Gratamus et concedimus.” Spelman.]

1. To admit as true what is not proved; to allow; to yield; to concede. We take that for granted which is supposed to be true. Grant that the fates have firmed, by their decree. Dryden.
2. To give; to bestow or confer on without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request. Thou hast granted me life and favor. Job x. God granted him that which he requested. 1 Chron. iv.
3. To transfer the title of a thing to another, for a good or valuable consideration; to convey by deed or writing. The legislature have granted all the new land. Grant me the place of this threshing floor. 1 Chron. xxi.