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Meaning of granted
The primary meaning of the word "granted" is to agree or consent to something.
Etymology of granted
The word "granted" comes from the past tense of the verb "grant", which originated from Old French "granter", derived from Latin "concedere", meaning to concede or yield
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to indicate formal agreement or approval
Synonyms
accepted
acknowledged
admitted
affirmed
agreed
allowed
approved
authorized
conceded
confirmed
consented
permitted
ratified
recognized
sanctioned
stipulated
conceded
supported
validated
verified
accredited
endorsed
licensed
warranted
assured
guaranteed
pledged
promised
undertaken
vouched
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something has been formally agreed to or approved
- * Used to acknowledge that a statement or situation is true or valid
- * Used to accept or concede a point in an argument
Usage Examples
- It was granted that the new policy would increase productivity
- * The judge granted the defendant's request for a retrial
- * It is granted that the company has the right to make decisions about its operations
Antonyms
rejected
denied
refused
disallowed
prohibited
forbidden
unauthorized
unapproved
unconceded
unconfirmed
disputed
challenged
opposed
resisted
withheld
blocked
barred
hindered
prevented
restricted
limited