AI & ChatGPT searches , social queries for GRANT SHAPPS
Search references for GRANT SHAPPS. Phrases containing GRANT SHAPPS
See searches and references containing GRANT SHAPPS!
Search references for GRANT SHAPPS. Phrases containing GRANT SHAPPS
See searches and references containing GRANT SHAPPS!GRANT SHAPPS
British politician (born 1968)
of Kemi Badenoch. Grant Shapps was born on 14 September 1968 in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, the son of Tony Shapps (c.1932–2023), who
Grant_Shapps
Planned British state-owned rail transport operator
re-nationalising those services temporarily. In September 2020, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps axed the rail franchising system, switching to direct National Rail Contracts
Great_British_Railways
Charity and chapter of the Wikimedia movement
blocked account to Shapps. In July Shapps filed a Data Protection Act request, asking for WMUK communications concerning him. WMUK sent Shapps 80 pages of data
Wikimedia_UK
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022
within Truss's party, including the senior politicians Michael Gove and Grant Shapps. I think it's a shambles and a disgrace ... I hope all those people that
Liz_Truss
Member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
functions from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Grant Shapps was appointed the first Secretary of State for the department, having
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Secretary_of_State_for_Energy_Security_and_Net_Zero
British politician (born 1960)
office 5 July 2024 – 11 June 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer Preceded by Grant Shapps Succeeded by Dan Jarvis Junior ministerial offices Minister of State
John_Healey
Government of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
replaced by Grant Shapps, who was Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero prior to being appointed as Defence Secretary. Shapps was replaced
Sunak_ministry
British musical group
The band later recruited keyboardist Andre Shapps (co-producer of The Globe, brother of MP Grant Shapps and Mick Jones's cousin) and DJ Michael "Lord
Big_Audio_Dynamite
List of elections featuring Grant Shapps as a candidate
This is a summary of the electoral history of Grant Shapps, who was a prominent Conservative Party politician who served as a Cabinet minister under David
Electoral history of Grant Shapps
Electoral_history_of_Grant_Shapps
British politician and journalist (born 1967)
2021. Cordon 2021. Allegretti 2021a. PA Reporter 2021. "Ministers Gove, Shapps and Raab self-isolate after Australian deputy PM meeting". BBC News. Ferguson
Michael_Gove
British leadership election to replace Boris Johnson
journalist Tim Shipman wrote in The Times that the transport secretary Grant Shapps, who had kept records of supporters in the earlier confidence vote, told
July–September 2022 Conservative Party leadership election
July–September_2022_Conservative_Party_leadership_election
British politician (born 1980)
[permanent dead link] Nevett, Joshua (7 February 2023). "Sunak reshuffle: Shapps named energy secretary in department shake-up". BBC News. Archived from
Kemi_Badenoch
British politician (born 1987)
constituency in the 2024 general election, defeating the incumbent Conservative Grant Shapps by a margin of 3,799 votes. Lewin was sworn in by solemn affirmation
Andrew_Lewin
British activist (born 1981)
independent candidate against Grant Shapps in the Welwyn Hatfield constituency. The name Michael Green is a pseudonym of Shapps which has attracted controversy
Heydon_Prowse
British politician (born 1985)
appointed as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, replacing Grant Shapps; she was the first of the MPs elected in 2019 to join the Cabinet, and
Claire_Coutinho
British politician (born 1976)
Cabinet members Liz Truss Thérèse Coffey Jeremy Hunt James Cleverly Grant Shapps Brandon Lewis Nadhim Zahawi Ben Wallace Simon Clarke Jacob Rees-Mogg
Chris_Philp
British politician (born 1980)
October 2022 – 13 November 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Preceded by Grant Shapps Succeeded by James Cleverly In office 6 September 2022 – 19 October 2022
Suella_Braverman
Member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
continuously for 9 years, 221 days. The shortest-serving home secretary is Grant Shapps, who served in the position for the final six days of the premiership
Home_Secretary
British politician and life peer (born 1961)
that Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks organisation founder, would not be granted political asylum by the United Kingdom. Hague declared the UK's willingness
William_Hague
UK Parliament constituency (since 1974)
at the Wayback Machine 2010 results "The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. "Grant Shapps replaces Suella Braverman as home secretary". BBC
Welwyn Hatfield (constituency)
Welwyn_Hatfield_(constituency)
British politician (born 1966)
Portfolio The Baroness Warsi (2010–2012) Kenneth Clarke (2012–2014) Grant Shapps (2012–2015) Robert Halfon (2015–2016) Attorney General for England and
Jeremy_Hunt
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
Subsequently, Barack Obama asked congressional approval, which was not ultimately granted. Cameron advocated a substantial expansion of academy and free school provision
David_Cameron
British Conservative politician (born 1962)
Department for International Development following the resignation of Grant Shapps. In the May Government, Hurd served as Minister of State for Industry
Nick_Hurd
UK government department
Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The department's first Secretary of State was Grant Shapps; he was previously the final Secretary of State at BEIS. The current
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Department_for_Energy_Security_and_Net_Zero
British politician (born 1975)
criticism from several Conservative MPs, including Michael Gove and Grant Shapps, Kwarteng said on 3 October 2022 that the government would not pursue
Kwasi_Kwarteng
Government of the United Kingdom in 2022
Secretary on 19 October 2022. She was replaced by former Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. There were resignations from the Truss ministry after forming a government
Truss_ministry
British-Pakistani lawyer, politician and life peer (born 1971)
reshuffle Warsi was replaced as Chairwoman of the Conservative Party by Grant Shapps. While Warsi was offered a cabinet position without a ministry, she turned
Sayeeda_Warsi,_Baroness_Warsi
Yacht
the instructions of then Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps. On March 28, Shapps went to Phi's location in Canary Wharf, filming a video of
PHI_(yacht)
by 2040 and introduce rent controls. On 12 June Conservative minister Grant Shapps said in a radio interview that voters should support the Conservatives
2024 United Kingdom general election
2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
British politician (born 1973)
lost their seats in Labour's landslide victory, alongside Liz Truss, Grant Shapps, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Johnny Mercer. Penelope Mordaunt was born on 4 March
Penny_Mordaunt
Member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
Defence Secretary". Forces Network. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019. "Grant Shapps". UK Parliament. Retrieved 2 September 2023. Wikimedia Commons has media
Secretary of State for Defence
Secretary_of_State_for_Defence
British former politician (born 1977)
complaints regarding his actions that subsequently led to the resignation of Grant Shapps as a government minister. Clarke was born in June 1977, the son of Madeline
Mark_Clarke_(politician)
UK government budget
reversal of plans to abolish the top tax rate, former cabinet member Grant Shapps said that the policy "didn't make sense", while Home Secretary Suella
September 2022 United Kingdom mini-budget
September_2022_United_Kingdom_mini-budget
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
State for Defence. Michael Gove was appointed Levelling Up Secretary, Grant Shapps was appointed as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial
Rishi_Sunak
British politician (born 1987)
Lord Adonis Philip Hammond Justine Greening Patrick McLoughlin Chris Grayling Grant Shapps Anne-Marie Trevelyan Mark Harper Louise Haigh Heidi Alexander
Louise_Haigh
British political party election
the House of Commons (2022–2024), MP for Portsmouth North (2010–2024) Grant Shapps, Defence Secretary (2023–2024), MP for Welwyn Hatfield (2005–2024) (endorsed
2024 Conservative Party leadership election
2024_Conservative_Party_leadership_election
British politician (born 1967)
Why aren't we lynching the bastard?'" The Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps called for Labour to withdraw the whip from McDonnell. The official Labour
Esther_McVey
British leadership election to replace Liz Truss
Secretary Suella Braverman resigned on 19 October and was replaced by Grant Shapps. The resignation was triggered by Braverman admitting to having shared
October 2022 Conservative Party leadership election
October_2022_Conservative_Party_leadership_election
2009 Royal Navy destroyer class
Commons. col. 511W. Archived 14 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine "Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP". Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December
Type_45_destroyer
Cabinet position in the United Kingdom
figuring out what exactly was a Minister without Portfolio. "Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP". UK Parliament. Retrieved 26 July 2021. "Lord Clarke of Nottingham"
Minister without portfolio (United Kingdom)
Minister_without_portfolio_(United_Kingdom)
British politician (born 1969)
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor funding to give a sole source $7 million grant to 878 as part of a package to support conservative-led European groups
Jacob_Rees-Mogg
British newspaper editor and politician (born 1971)
Companions of Honour in David Cameron's Resignation Honours. This appointment granted him the Post Nominal Letters "CH" for Life. 2015 British GQ Politician
George_Osborne
British politician and life peer (born 1955)
Lord Adonis Philip Hammond Justine Greening Patrick McLoughlin Chris Grayling Grant Shapps Anne-Marie Trevelyan Mark Harper Louise Haigh Heidi Alexander
Philip_Hammond
UK laser weapon technology demonstrator
from 2027 instead of the originally planned 2032. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps stated that an early version of the weapon could be used by Ukraine in
DragonFire_(weapon)
(subsequently endorsed Truss) Robert Courts, MP for Witney (previously endorsed Shapps) Sarah Dines, MP for Derbyshire Dales (subsequently endorsed Truss) Leo
Endorsements in the July–September 2022 Conservative Party leadership election
Endorsements_in_the_July–September_2022_Conservative_Party_leadership_election
British politician (born 1969)
had ignored the advice of a senior civil servant in order to continue to grant export licences for weapons to Saudi Arabia, despite allegations of war
Sajid_Javid
British intelligence officer (born 1974)
Assumed office April 2020 Home Secretary Priti Patel Suella Braverman Grant Shapps James Cleverly Yvette Cooper Shabana Mahmood Preceded by Sir Andrew Parker
Ken_McCallum
British politician (born 1954)
Portfolio The Baroness Warsi (2010–2012) Kenneth Clarke (2012–2014) Grant Shapps (2012–2015) Robert Halfon (2015–2016) Attorney General for England and
Iain_Duncan_Smith
British politician (born 1940)
that doctors be given the option to become "GP fundholders". This would grant doctors control of their own budgets in the belief that they would purchase
Kenneth_Clarke
British Conservative politician (born 1970)
Johnson Liz Truss Rishi Sunak Preceded by Penny Mordaunt Succeeded by Grant Shapps Minister of State for Security and Economic Crime In office 17 July 2016 –
Ben_Wallace_(politician)
British barrister, businessman, and Conservative fundraiser and politician
Conservative Party, first as co-chairman alongside Sayeeda Warsi and then Grant Shapps between 2010 and 2015, then on his own as sole chairman from May 2015
Andrew Feldman, Baron Feldman of Elstree
Andrew_Feldman,_Baron_Feldman_of_Elstree
Leadership Special 30 September 2010: Sayeeda Warsi was due to appear, but Shapps took her place at the last minute. 19 May 2011: Episode after Ken Clarke's
List of Question Time episodes
List_of_Question_Time_episodes
British politician (born 1978)
contact information. Hancock said his app collected data once consent was granted by the user. The app was eventually shut down at the beginning of 2023
Matt_Hancock
Dispute resolution panel of editors
with former Chairman of the Conservative Party Grant Shapps, and leaked this to The Guardian. Shapps denied ownership of the account, calling the allegations
Arbitration Committee (Wikimedia)
Arbitration_Committee_(Wikimedia)
Views and voting record of the British politician
been accused of using antisemitic tropes when describing George Soros, Grant Shapps, and the "Jewish lobby". In 2019, the Board of Deputies of British Jews
Political positions of Nigel Farage
Political_positions_of_Nigel_Farage
British private bank
wrote to the former British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Grant Shapps, calling on him to improve small businesses' access to borrowing. The
OakNorth_Bank
UK Government department responsible for defence
reports attributed the cyberattack to China, the Minister of Defence Grant Shapps said it would take some time to conclude who was to blame. The Ministers
Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)
Ministry_of_Defence_(United_Kingdom)
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2024 to 2025
condemned her in stronger terms. Several Conservative MPs, including Grant Shapps, Amanda Milling and Oliver Dowden, condemned her comments. Rayner later
Angela_Rayner
decrease from the 2022 total of 45,774. Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps says that British forces are ready to act against Houthi rebels targeting
2024_in_the_United_Kingdom
Surname list
Shapps, former Big Audio Dynamite (BAD) keyboardist, brother of Grant Shapps Grant Shapps (born 1968), UK Secretary of State for Defence (2023–) All pages
Shapiro
Kingdom pledged support for Buhari's anti-corruption war. According to Grant Shapps, the minister for international development, "UK is fully committed to
Buhari's_anti-corruption_war
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019
Portfolio The Baroness Warsi (2010–2012) Kenneth Clarke (2012–2014) Grant Shapps (2012–2015) Robert Halfon (2015–2016) Attorney General for England and
Theresa_May
British politician (born 1969)
children?". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 April 2020. "Ebola outbreak: £2.5m UK grant to help children". BBC News. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
Justine_Greening
British politician (born 1973)
transferred from the Army Reserve to the Royal Naval Reserve, and was granted the rank of lieutenant commander. In 2013, in an open primary, Tugendhat
Tom_Tugendhat
British politician (born 1965)
crying out for. For years the Conservative Party has taken voters for granted and lurched from crisis to crisis while the problems facing the country
Ed_Davey
Family of surface-to-air missiles developed by MBDA UK
Ukraine dubbed Operation Stifftail. On 13 March 2024, Minister of Defence Grant Shapps announced on social media that Operation Stifftail would formally be
CAMM_(missile_family)
British politician (born 1962)
Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. In December 2013, Alan Turing was granted a pardon by the Queen, after a process initiated by Grayling in his capacity
Chris_Grayling
British politician (born 1958)
2010 Prime Minister Gordon Brown Preceded by John Healey Succeeded by Grant Shapps Minister of State for Pensions In office 24 January 2008 – 5 June 2009
Rosie_Winterton
European Declaration of conformity mark
Energy & Industrial Strategy, Government of the United Kingdom, and Grant Shapps MP. 14 November 2022. "CE marking guidance". UK Government. 1 August
CE_marking
English radio and television presenter (1979–2020)
around that." Several other British politicians, including Keir Starmer, Grant Shapps, Daisy Cooper, Matt Hancock, Nadine Dorries and Kate Osamor criticised
Caroline_Flack
Main battle tank
the main armament in April. On 18 April 2024, the Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, attended the rollout of the last of eight pre-production models at the
Challenger_3
High-speed rail project in England
2020). "Wales will not get multi-billion pound HS2 consequential says Grant Shapps". Business Live. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved
High_Speed_2
Position of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom
chairmanship from 12 May 2010 to 4 September 2012. Lord Feldman of Elstree and Grant Shapps jointly held the chairmanship from 4 September 2012 to 11 May 2015. Ben
Chairman of the Conservative Party
Chairman_of_the_Conservative_Party
British police officer (born 1964)
(2023–2025) Matt Jukes (2025–present) Home Secretary Suella Braverman Grant Shapps Suella Braverman James Cleverly Yvette Cooper Shabana Mahmood Mayor Sadiq
Mark_Rowley_(police_officer)
British honours
and Culture Secretary. For political and public service. The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP – Former Defence Secretary, Energy Secretary, Business Secretary,
2024 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours
2024_Prime_Minister's_Resignation_Honours
MediaWiki function for investigating user IP addresses
"Nick Clegg mocks Grant Shapps over Wikipedia affair". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-20. "Censure for Grant Shapps' Wikipedia accuser"
CheckUser
British politician (born 1963)
Portfolio The Baroness Warsi (2010–2012) Kenneth Clarke (2012–2014) Grant Shapps (2012–2015) Robert Halfon (2015–2016) Attorney General for England and
Amber_Rudd
Suella Braverman resigned as home secretary, and she was replaced by Grant Shapps. I think it's a shambles and a disgrace ... I hope all those people that
October 2022 United Kingdom government crisis
October_2022_United_Kingdom_government_crisis
2022 British television programme
Michel Barnier Mary Bousted Katharine Birbalsingh 5 21 5 February 2023 Grant Shapps Sharon Graham Ed Davey Timur Miroshnychenko Kate Bingham Jake Berry Liz
Sunday_with_Laura_Kuenssberg
British politician (born 1978)
(PPS) to Grant Shapps, the Minister for Housing and Local Government at the Department of Communities and Local Government, following Shapps to the Cabinet
Jake_Berry
British politician (born 1990)
revealed some months later, and sparked calls by the defence secretary Grant Shapps for his parliamentary candidacy to be withdrawn. A photograph of Strathern
Alistair_Strathern
Period of the Government of the United Kingdom in 2022
Secretary Suella Braverman resigned on 19 October and was replaced by Grant Shapps. The resignation was triggered by Braverman admitting to having shared
Premiership_of_Liz_Truss
British state-owned train operating company
"unsustainable". In October 2019, the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, issued a request for proposals to incumbent operator Arriva and the
Northern_Trains
British politician and life peer (born 1951)
Cabinet members Liz Truss Thérèse Coffey Jeremy Hunt James Cleverly Grant Shapps Brandon Lewis Nadhim Zahawi Ben Wallace Simon Clarke Jacob Rees-Mogg
Nicholas_True,_Baron_True
English journalist and TV presenter (born 1947)
Channel 4 News, Conservative minister Grant Shapps later refused to appear on the show, doubting its neutrality. Shapps stated: "I don’t think he [Jon Snow]
Jon_Snow_(journalist)
British politician (born 1972)
"unacceptable loss of open space" and criticising Colchester Borough Council for granting permission. That same month, the Council's Chief Executive Adrian Pritchard
Priti_Patel
Panic buying of fuel
the information about BP stock levels for the panic. On 26 September, Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, accused road haulage associations of purposefully
2021 United Kingdom fuel supply crisis
2021_United_Kingdom_fuel_supply_crisis
Government of the United Kingdom (2010–2015)
Morgan 2014 Minister without Portfolio Chairman of the Conservative Party Grant Shapps 2012–15 Also attends cabinet when ministerial responsibilities are on
Cameron–Clegg_coalition
Four senior ministerial offices in the UK government
been the first black Chancellor. Five days later on 19 October 2022, Grant Shapps was appointed Home Secretary, replacing Suella Braverman, although Braverman
Great_Offices_of_State
British politician (born 1969)
did not have a direct department to shadow until February 2023, when Grant Shapps was appointed Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero in
Ed_Miliband
English sports broadcaster (born 1960)
government's proposal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, Conservative Party deputy chairman Lee Anderson, and Jonathan Gullis
Gary_Lineker
idea was subsequently dropped and in May 2024, the defence secretary, Grant Shapps, stated that the U.K. would build its vessels independently with three
Future_of_the_Royal_Navy
Overview of the events of 2026 in the United Kingdom
former Conservative Party MP, party chairman, and cabinet minister, Grant Shapps, to stand again for the Conservatives at the next general election, is
2026 in United Kingdom politics and government
2026_in_United_Kingdom_politics_and_government
British musician and singer (born 1955)
Russian pogroms by migrating to the United Kingdom. Jones' cousin is Grant Shapps, the former Conservative MP for Welwyn Hatfield. Jones went to Strand
Mick Jones (The Clash guitarist)
Mick_Jones_(The_Clash_guitarist)
British politician (born 1954)
2011, Essex Police said that a judge at the Crown Court at Chelmsford had granted them a court order to take possession of a recording from The Sunday Times
Chris_Huhne
Proposed M1-M40-A34 link in England
"paused" indefinitely, and the road was cancelled by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps in March 2021, as analysis showed that its costs would exceed its benefits
Oxford–Cambridge_Expressway
British heir and businessman (born 1977)
into all-electric hydrogen buses. According to Passenger Transport, Grant Shapps was “very, very keen that we push hydrogen” after meeting with Bamford
Jo_Bamford
English retail consultant
high streets." On 4 February 2012, the minister for local government, Grant Shapps, announced that towns across England could bid to become Portas Pilot
Mary_Portas
References to and discussion about Wikipedia
claims that Grant Shapps, then-Chairman of the Conservative Party, or a person working under his orders, had edited Wikipedia pages about Shapps and other
Wikipedia_in_culture
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015
Portfolio The Baroness Warsi (2010–2012) Kenneth Clarke (2012–2014) Grant Shapps (2012–2015) Robert Halfon (2015–2016) Attorney General for England and
Nick_Clegg
GRANT SHAPPS
GRANT SHAPPS
Girl/Female
Muslim
Dear
Boy/Male
Indian
Heart of God; Volume; Shlok
Boy/Male
African, American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Jamaican, Latin, Scottish
Great Plains; Tall; Big; Large
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Religious Books
Surname or Lastname
English and (especially) Scottish (of Norman origin), and French
English and (especially) Scottish (of Norman origin), and French : nickname from Anglo-Norman French graund, graunt ‘tall’, ‘large’ (Old French grand, grant, from Latin grandis), given either to a person of remarkable size, or else in a relative way to distinguish two bearers of the same personal name, often representatives of different generations within the same family.English and Scottish : from a medieval personal name, probably a survival into Middle English of the Old English byname Granta (see Grantham).Probably a respelling of German Grandt or Grand.The U.S. president General Ulysses S. Grant (1822–85), born in OH, was the descendant of a Puritan called Matthew Grant, who landed in Massachusetts with his wife, Priscilla, in 1630. This family of Grants continued in New England until Captain Noah Grant, having served throughout the Revolution, emigrated to PA in 1790 and later to OH.
Boy/Male
Teutonic American English
Firebrand.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Muslim, Pashtun
Dear
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Brandt, BRANT means "blade, sword."
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : unexplained.Irish (County Kerry) : reduced form of Tramant, which MacLysaght describes as ‘a family of pre-Norman origin’.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sword, Burn
Boy/Male
Muslim
Gift. Grant.
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Great
Boy/Male
Norse
Son of Gunnar.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Gift. Grant.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : variant of Ghent, a habitational name for someone from Ghent in Flanders.
Boy/Male
British, English
Great
Boy/Male
Latin American English Scottish
Great.
Male
Scottish
Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from the name of a famous Scottish clan, from Norman grand, GRANT means "great, large."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, German, Irish, Teutonic
Proud; Firebrand; Sword; Blade
Surname or Lastname
English, German, Jewish (Ashkenazic), and Dutch
English, German, Jewish (Ashkenazic), and Dutch : variant of Brand.
GRANT SHAPPS
GRANT SHAPPS
GRANT SHAPPS
GRANT SHAPPS
GRANT SHAPPS
GRANT SHAPPS
GRANT SHAPPS
superl.
Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.
v. t.
A transfer of property by deed or writing; especially, au appropriation or conveyance made by the government; as, a grant of land or of money; also, the deed or writing by which the transfer is made.
v. i.
To assent; to consent.
v. t.
The yielding or admission of something in dispute.
a.
Of or pertaining to a grand duke.
n.
A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit.
v. t.
To grant back; to grant again or anew.
a.
Like a giant; extraordinary in size, strength, or power; as, giant brothers; a giant son.
v. t.
The act of granting; a bestowing or conferring; concession; allowance; permission.
v. t.
To admit as true what is not yet satisfactorily proved; to yield belief to; to allow; to yield; to concede.
v. & n.
See Grant.
n.
High-sounding language, without importance or dignity of thought; boisterous, empty declamation; bombast; as, the rant of fanatics.
superl.
Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignifled, or noble (said of persons); majestic, splendid, magnificent, or sublime (said of things); as, a grand monarch; a grand lord; a grand general; a grand view; a grand conception.
superl.
Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name; as, a grand lodge; a grand vizier; a grand piano, etc.
n.
Any one of several species of American food fishes, of the genus Haemulon, allied to the snappers, as, the black grunt (A. Plumieri), and the redmouth grunt (H. aurolineatus), of the Southern United States; -- also applied to allied species of the genera Pomadasys, Orthopristis, and Pristopoma. Called also pigfish, squirrel fish, and grunter; -- so called from the noise it makes when taken.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Grant
v. t.
To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request; to give.
imp. & p. p.
of Grant
v. t.
The thing or property granted; a gift; a boon.
n.
To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.