to grant me an access vs to allow me an access

Both phrases are wrong. In English we say "to grant me access" or "to allow me access" without an article ("an").

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to grant me an access

Incorrect. The correct form is 'to grant me access'.

The correct phrase is 'to grant me access'. 'Access' is an uncountable noun and does not require an article before it.

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Last updated: October 22, 2024

Sep 7, 2023 ... If not, can I ask them to grant me an access so I can watch my car parked outside? Thank you.
Dec 8, 2016 ... I will try to ask a permission to grant me an access to PI Data Archive. In this case i need to have several new PI Tags that i can store my ...
Totally agree, my company was fine to grant me an access but not everyone's will. This is the most absurd requirement of Microsoft. Whats the point of ...
Jan 14, 2021 ... ... to grant me an access. However, I do not know how to get in touch with an admin right now, since I might not report any incident in support ...
Jun 20, 2017 ... Well, the folks behind Steve's class were nice enough to grant me an access code, and I was finally able to find out for myself. After ...
Sep 28, 2020 ... ... to grant me an access for one day because it long process and a lot of people need to approve me entering the university during the pandemic ...
Oct 5, 2018 ... But I am using only a free tier on AWS, is there any chance to grant me an access for that? Thanks! – santiagoelie. Commented Oct 5, 2018 at ...
May 12, 2013 ... Front desk manager was kind enough to grant me an access to the Executive Lounge on 37th floor too. I got to room 6405 which has a great ...
Oct 18, 2023 ... After 30 min of driving to work, his "excellency" magically decided to grant me an access to Module 55, by doing absolutely nothing from my side ...

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to grant me access
to allow me access

to allow me an access

Incorrect. The correct form is 'to allow me access'.

The correct phrase is 'to allow me access'. 'Access' is an uncountable noun and does not require an article before it.

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Every bank has procedures to allow access during an emergency.
A certain deputy medical examiner who can be relied upon to allow me access.
My job allows me access to sophisticated surveillance technology.
~ The health service contract you have agreed to allows me to access your medical records.
Could you slightly lift the flap to allow me access below?
In this context, there should be an obligation to allow access to studies on vertebrates on reasonable terms.
This is fundamental in order to allow access by small and medium-sized enterprises, whose financial resources cannot stand such additional costs.
We have letters from insurance companies asking us to allow access to the market so that costs can be saved here.
The Council is aware of refusals by US authorities to allow access to the five Cuban prisoners by their families or other persons.
I consent to allow access to the general public to the non-confidential data set out in this application.
At the meeting the EU called for increased cooperation by the Burmese authorities to allow access and distribution of international humanitarian aid.
Where so requested, the publication by the SMP operator of an adequate reference offer within a short timeframe is necessary in order to allow access seekers to make investment choices.
Subject: Refusal to allow access to an official's medical records
The North Korean Government consistently refuses to allow access to the country for United Nations observers or for non-governmental organisations working in defence of human rights.
The Commission urges the Chinese Government to allow independent media access.
The intended aim is to allow access to these resources for all contracting parties, sharing the commercial and other benefits accruing from this access.
The manufacturer must provide means of access (stairs, ladders, catwalks, etc.) to allow access in safety to all areas used for production, adjustment and maintenance operations.
remain closed at all times and be opened only temporarily to allow access;
Member States shall ensure that an effective remedy is available before an impartial tribunal to challenge the decision not to allow access to certain documents contained in the evidentiary materials of the case.
Machinery must be designed and constructed in such a way as to allow access in safety to all areas where intervention is necessary during operation, adjustment and maintenance of the machinery.

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