We 'took' our invitation to the party 'for granted'. = We 'took it for granted' that we'd be invited to the party. [=we assumed we'd be invited and did not think about the possibility that we wouldn't be]
The house is not in perfect condition, I 'grant' you [=I admit that the house is not in perfect condition], but it's still a great deal.
“The house is not in very good condition.” “'Granted' [=I admit that what you say is true]—but it's still a great deal.”
(..) But it is a job... New York City! I actually could move up to become a staff photographer, although I'm not gonna get my hopes up like I did about that grant. It's wonderful to hear. You couldn't pay me to live in New York City. Would you like a bowl of cereal? (..)2005 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Everyone's Waiting Season: 5 Episode 12