granted

Idioms  

1. see take for granted.

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Explanation

If something is taken for granted, it's a given. You can count on it. In fact, you are already counting on it. Most Americans take for granted the right to vote. Granted as an adjective means "given," and it usually follows "take for" or "taken for." If you take someone for granted, you count on that person but you may not always show your appreciation. If someone accuses you for "taking them for granted," you should respond negatively and say something like: "Oh, no I don't. I thank my lucky stars for you every day!"

Example Sentences

Granted, that film was based on a bestselling book and anchored by two huge stars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Granted that everyone was at least a little shaken, and in such circumstances people often suffer from what Tom Wolfe called “information compulsion.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Granted, there isn’t anything during the Washington festivities quite akin to the swag bag given to Oscar nominees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Granted, it wasn’t supposed to be this way.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Granted, there was an elm tree right outside, with spreading branches full of dancing leaves and friendly squirrels.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• acknowledged
• assumed