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granted

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɹæntɪd/]

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Learn how to use granted in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “giving permission”

(verb) to allow someone to have or do something. When you give someone permission to do something or agree to their request, you have granted it.

Example

The teacher granted the student an extension on the assignment.

Example

The principal did not grant permission for the event to take place on school grounds.

Example

Has the manager granted your request for time off?

Context: “acknowledging a fact”

(verb) to accept that something is true or valid. When you admit or recognize a fact, you have granted it.

Example

She granted that she was wrong in the argument.

Example

He refused to grant the validity of the research findings.

Example

Will you grant that the new policy has improved the situation?

How to pronounce granted

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɹæntɪd/]

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