Difference between grant and lend

[vanessa]

Test No. errors/inter-6 "The worse it will be", question 5

We've just run out of sugar. Do you think you could possibly grant me some till tomorrow?

(a) out
(b) possibly
(c) grant
(d) till

Test No. errors/inter-6 "The worse it will be", answer 5

We've just run out of sugar. Do you think you could possibly lend me some till tomorrow?

Correct entry: lend
The error was: (c) grant

You have not found the error.
We've just run out of sugar. Do you think you could possibly grant me some till tomorrow?
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what is the difference between grant and lend?

[Alan]

Lend simply means give to someone on the understanding that they will return what you have borrowed. Grant is usually a very formal word meaning allow/give permission for. Examples: As a special favour the president granted the reporter an innterview. The pilgrims were granted an audience with the Pope.
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