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Kane159 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Grant vs. confer
Hi,
do these two words convey the same meaning? In my book, "confer" is considered more formal, right?
For example, can I say:
He was granted/conferred permission to go to the match.
Speaking of "permission", is there any difference between "permission", "approval", and "consent", please?
Thank you in advance!
do these two words convey the same meaning? In my book, "confer" is considered more formal, right?
For example, can I say:
He was granted/conferred permission to go to the match.
Speaking of "permission", is there any difference between "permission", "approval", and "consent", please?
Thank you in advance!
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'Confer' is very formal - rarely used, especially in conversation. g. a title (knighthood), right (to pass judgement on others) or benefit (diplomatic immunity).
- 'Confer' is very formal - rarely used, especially in conversation.
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- a title (knighthood), right (to pass judgement on others) or benefit (diplomatic immunity).
- 'Granted' is OK, and 'given' would be an acceptable, less formal alternative.
- kane159 Speaking of "permission", is there any difference between "permission", "approval", and "consent", please?
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'Confer' is very formal - rarely used, especially in conversation. It cannot really be used in your sentence because 'confer' is for things of much greater importance/priviledge, e.g. a title (knighthood), right (to pass judgement on others) or benefit (diplomatic immunity).
'Granted' is OK, and 'given' would be an acceptable, less formal alternative.
'Granted' is OK, and 'given' would be an acceptable, less formal alternative.
kane159
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