granted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɡræn.tɪd/

Definition

To agree to give or allow (something requested) to someone.

Examples

• The judge granted the motion to suppress the evidence.

• She was granted asylum in the United States.

• He finally granted her an interview after months of trying.

How to Use granted

grant permission (collocation)

To allow someone to do something. — "The manager granted permission for the employee to work from home."

grant access (collocation)

To allow someone to enter or use something. — "The administrator granted access to the restricted files."

grant a request (collocation)

To agree to and give someone what they asked for. — "The committee granted their request for more funding."

granted that (collocation)

Admitting that something is true. — "Granted that the task was difficult, you still could have tried harder."

Synonyms of granted

Words with a similar meaning to granted:

• allow
• permit
• bestow
• accord

Antonyms of granted

Words with the opposite meaning to granted:

• refuse
• deny

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