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To allow, approve, or give something to someone, often in response to a request. It is often used for formal approvals such as loans, rights, or wishes.
Die Stiftung hat ihr ein Stipendium gewährt.
The foundation granted her a scholarship.
The verb 'gewähren' (to grant) almost always requires two objects: the person to whom something is granted is in the dative, and the thing being granted is in the accusative.
Die Bank hat ihm den Kredit gewährt.
The bank granted him the loan.
'Gewähren' (to grant) is a formal word. You mainly find it in written language, in official documents, or in a very polite, elevated style.
Dem Antragsteller wurde eine Fristverlängerung gewährt.
The applicant was granted an extension of the deadline.
Typical things that one 'gewährt' (grants) are formal approvals or abstract concepts. Common combinations are 'einen Kredit gewähren' (to grant a loan), 'Asyl gewähren' (to grant asylum), 'einen Wunsch gewähren' (to grant a wish), or 'Einblick gewähren' (to provide insight).
Der König gewährte dem Bittsteller eine Audienz.
The king granted the petitioner an audience.
In the meaning of 'not to interfere', 'gewähren' (to grant) is always used in the fixed expression 'jemanden gewähren lassen' (to let someone be / do as they please). Here, 'gewähren' does not stand alone.
Er wollte die Wand lila streichen, also habe ich ihn einfach gewähren lassen.
He wanted to paint the wall purple, so I simply let him be.
to give
'geben' and 'gewähren' can both mean that someone makes something possible for another person or allows it. 'geben' is general and fits many everyday situations, for example with help, time, or an opportunity. 'gewähren' sounds more formal and is often used when a request is officially approved, such as for a loan, a right, or permission. In practical terms: 'geben' is neutral and broad, while 'gewähren' is more suitable for approvals or promises made with a certain degree of authority.
Die Bank gewährt dem jungen Paar einen Kredit für die Wohnung.
The bank grants the young couple a loan for the apartment.
Wir geben den neuen Nachbarn Zeit, sich einzugewöhnen.
We give the new neighbors time to settle in.