granted

see also: grant

Examples

  • 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 very good condition.” “'Granted' [=I admit that what you say is true]—but it's still a great deal.”

  • Being apart from my family for so long has made me realize that I've been 'taking' them 'for granted'.