Cool MateGrant vs Let her ask
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Grant
FormalTop 2,000 (common)B2verb
Let her ask
Top 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Grant
| Grant | Let her ask | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɡrɑːnt/","/ɡrɑːnts/","/ˈɡrɑːntɪd/","/ˈɡrɑːntɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡrænt/","/ɡrænts/","/ˈɡræntɪd/","/ˈɡræntɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //lɛt hɜːr ɑːsk//🇺🇸 //lɛt hɜr æsk// |
| Meaning | To give something, especially officially. | Allow her to ask something. |
| Example | The teacher decided to grant the students extra time for their assignment. | I will let her ask her question now. |
| Register | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | expressly, specifically, automatically, agree to, decide to, refuse to, expressly, specifically, automatically, agree to, decide to, refuse to | let someone ask, let her speak, let them inquire, let us know, let you express |
| Antonyms | revoke, withhold | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'granted' which is the past tense., Using 'grant' without an object., Mixing up 'grant' with 'gift', thinking they are interchangeable. | Confusing 'let' with 'make', which implies force instead of permission., Omitting the subject or verb in instruction., Using 'let' with the wrong verb form after the object. |
| Usage notes | Typically used in formal contexts such as legal or educational settings. Avoid in casual conversations. | Used to grant permission. It's appropriate in casual conversations but can be used in more formal settings depending on tone. |
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Frequently asked questions: Grant vs Let her ask
What's the difference between Grant and Let her ask?
Grant: To give something, especially officially. Let her ask: Allow her to ask something.
Which is more formal: Grant and Let her ask?
Grant is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Grant: The teacher decided to grant the students extra time for their assignment. Let her ask: I will let her ask her question now.
Can I use Grant and Let her ask interchangeably?
Not always. Grant and Let her ask are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.