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grantor

[gran-ter, grahn-, gran-tawr, grahn-] / ˈgræn tər, ˈgrɑn-, grænˈtɔr, grɑn- /
NOUN
contributor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
donor giver patron
NOUN
donor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backer benefactor contributor patron
STRONG
almsgiver altruist angel benefactress bestower conferrer philanthropist presenter savior subscriber
WEAK
Santa Claus donator heavy hitter
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist opponent opposer
NOUN
giver
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backer benefactor contributor patron
STRONG
almsgiver altruist angel benefactress bestower conferrer philanthropist presenter savior subscriber
WEAK
Santa Claus donator heavy hitter
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist opponent opposer
NOUN
lessor
Synonyms
STRONG
landlord owner
Antonyms
STRONG
leaser renter
WEAK
lessee

Example Sentences

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A separate bill introduced also last week by Wyden and Sen. Angus King, an Independent from Maine, would limit the tax advantages of grantor retained annuity trusts, or GRATs.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

You were appointed to this role, I presume, because you have displayed skills and character traits that instilled confidence in the grantor — the person who set up this trust.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

If your friend sets up a revocable trust, she can be both grantor and trustee during her lifetime, and have the freedom to change the terms.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Spot Ethereum ETFs will directly hold Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, allowing investors to own a share of the cryptocurrency through grantor trusts.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

—Deed will not be avoided by death of grantor within twelve months after execution of it.

From Churchwardens' Manual their duties, powers, rights, and privilages by Sumner, George Henry