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BLOCK GRANT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase block grant. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase block grant. (close relations)
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allowance
nounn
noun

• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

• a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses

• an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

• a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets

• the act of allowing

verb

• put on a fixed allowance, as of food

appropriation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose

• incorporation by joining or uniting

• a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner

endowment
nounn
noun

• natural abilities or qualities

• the capital that provides income for an institution

• the act of endowing with a permanent source of income

subsidy
nounn
noun

• a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public

subvention
nounn
noun

• grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution

• the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort

verb

• guarantee financial support of

grant-in-aid
nounn
noun

• a grant from a central government to a local government

• a grant to a person or school for some educational project

Best Hypernyms For BLOCK GRANT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for block grant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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grant aid allocation finance funding subsidisation subsidization subsidy support

Alternatives for ALLOWANCE

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