Definitions and Examples of allow, grant, approve
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To give permission for something to happen or be done.
Example
The teacher will allow extra time for students who need it to complete the test.
To give someone what they ask for or deserve, especially formal permission or a right to do something.
Example
The government will grant funds to support small businesses affected by the pandemic.
To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory or right.
Example
The committee will approve the proposal if it meets all the requirements.
Key Differences: allow vs grant vs approve
- 1Allow is used when someone gives permission for something to happen or be done.
- 2Grant is used when someone gives formal permission or a right to do something.
- 3Approve is used when someone officially agrees to or accepts something as satisfactory or right.
Effective Usage of allow, grant, approve
- 1Negotiations: Use these antonyms to express agreement or disagreement in negotiations.
- 2Formal Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in formal writing such as reports, proposals, and applications.
- 3Everyday Conversations: Utilize these antonyms in everyday conversations to express opinions and preferences.
Remember this!
The antonyms of denied are allow, grant, and approve. Use allow when giving permission, grant when giving formal permission or a right, and approve when officially agreeing to or accepting something. These antonyms can be used in negotiations, formal writing, and everyday conversations to express opinions and preferences.
