granted

Everyday

1. Granted means given or allowed, often officially. tree →
2. To take something for granted is to expect it always to be there and not be thankful for it. tree →
3. «Granted» at the start of a sentence means «I agree that this is true», before you add a «but». tree →

In the lessons

In stories a genie grants three wishes; in everyday life a request or permission is granted. «Don't take your parents for granted» is a common saying. In formal writing, «granted, …, but» admits a point. Phrases: take for granted, granted permission, wish granted, granted that.

Examples

• The genie granted her three wishes. tree →
• We were granted permission to leave early. tree →
• Don't take clean water for granted. tree →
• Granted, it was raining, but we still had fun. tree →
• The school was granted money for a new playground. tree →
• Her wish to see the sea was finally granted. tree →
• He took his big sister's help for granted. tree →
• “Another day, my friend, do not take too much for granted. tree →

Note

Past tense and past participle of «grant». A «grant» (noun) is money given for a purpose, which does not need to be paid back. In maths, «granted 3 wishes each» means multiply. «Take for granted» does not involve giving anything.

In Jewish tradition

Means given or allowed by God or a ruler. It often shows God giving life, favor, or a wished-for thing.

Interpretation. Hannah's words show prayer answered by God, and Daniel's story shows God giving a person favor even in a foreign court. Tradition sees such gifts as coming from God's kindness.

Examples

• Thou hast granted me life and favour, and Thy providence hath preserved my spirit. (Writings JOB.10.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• And God granted Daniel mercy and compassion in the sight of the chief of the officers. (Writings DAN.1.9, JPS 1917) tree →
• For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath granted me my petition which I asked of Him; (Prophets 1SA.1.27, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past tense and past participle of «grant». A «grant» (noun) is money given for a purpose, which does not need to be paid back. In maths, «granted 3 wishes each» means multiply. «Take for granted» does not involve giving anything.