grantee

noun

grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
Synonyms of granteenext
: one to whom a grant is made

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That includes new grantees and changes for existing visa holders. Tom Hudson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026 The ordinance clarifies existing rules and ensures they are upheld by county contractors, grantees and leaseholders. Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026 The two departments will align their grants management and payment systems, with grantees for the Higher Education Programs transitioning to the Labor Department’s Solutions and Payment Management System. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026 Thirty-nine recipients are classified as small or midsize institutions; twenty are first-time grantees. News Desk, Artforum, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grantee

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grantee was in the 15th century

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“Grantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grantee. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee grant-ˈē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made

Legal Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made
specifically : one to whom a grant by deed is made

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