单词 | granted |
释义 | granted (once / 154 pages) adj 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!" WORD FAMILYgrant: granted, grantee, granter, granting, grantor, grants+/grantee: grantees/granter: granters/grantor: grantors USAGE EXAMPLESHe also granted Roof's request for an extra day to prepare for his case. Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017) That is because they are often granted suspended sentences or presidential pardons. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) The FDA granted it “breakthrough therapy” status to open lines of communication with the company and expedite the vaccine’s development and review. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) adj acknowledged as a supposition Syn given acknowledged recognized or made known or admitted |
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