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take something for granted Definition


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granted
verb
    1. Past participle of grant (used as a sentence substitute) an admission that something is true or valid.
      Example: She's a good writer. ―
      Example: Granted. But rather limited
conj
    1. Though it is admitted that.
      Example: granted you gave it back later
prep
    1. Though (a specified thing) is admitted.
      Example: Granted his arrogance, still he gets results
Idiom: take someone for granted
    To treat them casually and without appreciation.
Idiom: take something for granted
    To assume it to be true or valid; to accept it without question.


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