Granted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹæntɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Granted is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of grant.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of grant.
More Meanings
- used to mark the premise of a syllogistic argument
- Used to concede a point or to express acknowledgment or awareness, often before stating some contrasting or competing information; used as an expression of respect to the point in question.
Example Sentences
He was granted a patent on his invention.
"You haven't been a very good father." "Granted."
Granted the lack of evidence, we can make no such conclusion.
Granted that he has done nothing wrong, he should be set free.
Synonyms for granted
Depending on context, synonyms include given, admittedly, true, acknowledged.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include given, acknowledged, planned, directed, obvious, foregone.
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