regrant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //riˈɡrænt//
KK: /riˈgrænt/
noun
Definition
The act of giving a grant again or returning a grant to someone who had it before.
Example
The government decided to regrant the land to its original owners after the dispute was resolved.
Conversation
I heard they might regrant the land to the original owners.
Really? That sounds like a big deal for the community.
Yeah, it could change a lot of things for us.
I hope it works out well for everyone involved.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
renewal
restoration
reinstatement
Antonyms
revocation
cancellation
denial
transitive verb
Definition
To give something back or to give it again after it has been taken away.
Example
The committee decided to regrant the funds to the project after reviewing the new proposal.
Tense Forms
Past: regranted
Past Participle: regranted
Conversation
I heard they're going to regrant the scholarships next semester.
Oh really? That's great news for students who need it!
Yeah, it could really help those who lost their funding.
Root Explanation
Regrant → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "grant" (from Old French *granter*, meaning to give or bestow). The word "regrant" means to grant or give something again.
Memory Tip
Think of giving something 'again' ('re-') — that's why regrant means to grant again.
Visually Confused Words
remigrant
regardant
regnant
grant
reguardant
registrant
regenerant
pregranite