Dictionary Entry
granted
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˈɡɹɑːntɪd/Word FrequencyCommon (5.46)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)(ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)
In a Sentence
“He was granted permission to attend the meeting.”
Published Usage Examples
“"Regardfully for six millions of murdered Jews whose you - old-fashioned racialists, and today also advocates of Islamic terrorists - I, a Catholic, return the title granted to me of Honoris Cause and I burn the toga which you gave to me" - declared Cossiga.”
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Origin
Middle English from Old French granté, past participle of grantir, from Latin gratia ‘favor’
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “granted”
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