granted
acknowledged as a supposition
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,735 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,063 times across 173,643 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- acknowledged as a supposition also: given given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started
granted in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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I had taken Audrey's unalterable affection for granted.
The Little Nugget · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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And granted that, this vale of tears is no place for such a boy.
The Torch and Other Tales · Eden Phillpotts · Chapter 1
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Her prayer is granted, and a white dove flies from her mouth and bears her soul to heaven.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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Then she said she would not sell it unless she was granted one favour--namely, to sleep by the Prince’s door.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Messrs. Little, Brown & Company have granted permission for the republication of "The Man Without a Country" by Edward Everett Hale.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1