permit vs grant

permit and grant both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
permit	Yes	No	Yes	No
grant	Yes	No	Yes	No

permit (noun)	grant (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization	the act of providing a subsidy
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies	a right or privilege that has been granted
a legal document giving official permission to do something	a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
	any monetary aid
	(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

permit (verb)	grant (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit	be willing to concede
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting	allow to have
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen	let have
	transfer by deed
	give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
	bestow, especially officially