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# granted

verb, past form of grant (grant, grants, granted, granting); adverb/conjunction (granted — formal); adjective in phrase (take for granted)

«granted» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Granted means given or allowed, often officially. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#m1)
2. To take something for granted is to expect it always to be there and not be thankful for it. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#m2)
3. «Granted» at the start of a sentence means «I agree that this is true», before you add a «but». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#m3)

### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#x1)
- We were granted permission to leave early. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#x2)
- Don't take clean water for granted. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#x3)
- Granted, it was raining, but we still had fun. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#x4)
- The school was granted money for a new playground. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#x5)
- Her wish to see the sea was finally granted. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#x6)
- He took his big sister's help for granted. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#x7)
- “Another day, my friend, do not take too much for granted. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/#x8)

### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/granted/#x1)
- And God granted Daniel mercy and compassion in the sight of the chief of the officers. (Writings DAN.1.9, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/granted/#x2)
- 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/granted/#x3)

### 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.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «granted» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/granted/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«granted» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/granted.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «granted» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/granted/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«granted» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/granted.html) on Mova free.