granted
granted — adverb
1. Used to show you accept that something is true before adding a contrasting or qu
Used to show you accept that something is true before adding a contrasting or qualifying point. Think of it as saying 'I agree, but there is more to think about.' For example: 'Granted, the hotel was expensive — but the view was unforgettable.'
Granted, the rent was reasonable, but the commute to work was too long.
granted…, but… classic concession-contrast pattern
Granted that Yuki studied hard, she still needed extra help with chemistry.
granted that + clause (sub-pattern)
The task looked easy at first. Granted, nobody had attempted it before.
Granted, Diego had never tried Thai food before, so he was unsure what to order.
Granted the food arrived late, everyone at the table enjoyed the meal.
- admittedly
most common alternative; slightly less formal in written English
- of course
less formal than 'granted'; 'of course' implies the point is obvious
- certainly
less contrastive — affirms rather than concedes a point
文法句型
Granted (that) + clause, [contrasting clause]
用法筆記
The form 'granted that + clause' is a common sub-variant. The word typically opens the sentence or clause, and the contrasting point often begins with 'but', 'however', or 'so' — though the contrast can also be implied without a connector.
常見錯誤
granted — verb
1. To give someone something they have asked for, such as permission, a request, a
To give someone something they have asked for, such as permission, a request, a right, or an opportunity. For example, a government grants a visa, or a school grants a scholarship.
The university granted Sofia a full scholarship to study engineering.
grant + someone + something (double-object pattern)
Ahmed was granted an entry visa after submitting all his documents.
passive: be granted + something
Last month the city council granted permission for the new library to open.
In a surprise ruling, the judge granted the request to delay the hearing by two weeks.
To help the community, the foundation granted the local hospital enough funds for new equipment.
文法句型
grant + noun phrase (something)
grant + someone + something
be granted + something (passive)
用法筆記
Common in formal, institutional, or legal contexts. The direct object is the thing given (permission, visa, funds); a second object can name the recipient (someone, an institution).
常見錯誤
2. To formally give ownership of land, property, or a legal right to someone, usual
To formally give ownership of land, property, or a legal right to someone, usually by a written legal document. Think of a government transferring public land or a will passing property to an heir.
The king granted a large piece of land to the noble family in 1682.
grant + something + to + someone (legal transfer)
Under the new law, the state granted the mining company rights to explore the area.
Under a land reform act, the property was granted to Chen's grandfather.
A local university was granted a tract of forest for environmental research.
- withhold
keep back or refuse to give what could be transferred
文法句型
grant + something + to + someone
be granted + something (property rights)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (GIVE PERMISSION / ALLOW): this sense involves actual property or legal rights transferred by a deed, whereas sense 1 involves giving permission or a right that is less about ownership and more about authorization.
常見錯誤
3. To accept or admit that something is true, especially when you are reluctant to
To accept or admit that something is true, especially when you are reluctant to do so. For example, saying 'I grant you that the plan has problems' shows you are willing to recognize a weakness in your own position.
I grant you that the proposal has some flaws, but the overall idea is sound.
grant + someone + that-clause
Theo granted that his younger sister was a better chess player than him.
grant + that-clause
Even her critics grant that Fatima made the company more profitable.
Professor Kamau would not grant that the experiment had failed despite the weak results.
- concede
similar formality; 'concede' often implies after resistance
- acknowledge
less combative than 'grant'; 'acknowledge' can be neutral
- admit
more informal; 'admit' can feel personal or reluctant
- deny
refuse to accept that something is true
文法句型
grant + that-clause
grant + someone + (that) + clause
用法筆記
Frequently used in argument or debate contexts. The subject is often a person or group who disagrees but is willing to acknowledge a specific point. The construction 'I grant you that… but…' is a fixed idiomatic pattern.
常見錯誤
4. To treat something as true for the sake of an argument or discussion, without ne
To treat something as true for the sake of an argument or discussion, without necessarily proving it. For example: 'Granting that prices will rise, how should we invest?'
Granting that the budget is limited, where should we cut costs first?
granting that + clause (starting assumption for discussion)
Let us grant that the theory is correct and see where it leads us.
let us grant that + clause
If we grant that Lin's data is accurate, the conclusion becomes unavoidable.
Even granting that the market will recover, the company needs cash now.
- assume
more common; 'assume' is neutral without suggesting a debate context
- presuppose
more technical; 'presuppose' implies a necessary condition rather than a temporary assumption
- suppose
less formal; 'suppose' works in everyday hypotheticals
- dispute
question or challenge the truth of a claim rather than accept it
文法句型
grant + that-clause
granting + that-clause
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (ADMIT / CONCEDE): this sense does not imply reluctance or resistance — it simply sets a premise. Writers and debaters use it to establish what they will temporarily accept before building an argument.
常見錯誤
granted — noun
1. The formal action of giving or allowing something, especially by an official bod
The formal action of giving or allowing something, especially by an official body or authority. For example, 'the grant of a license' describes the process of that license being given.
The grant of a patent can take over two years to process.
the grant of a patent — common collocation
Citizens celebrated the grant of full voting rights to all adults.
The grant of an entry visa depends on the applicant's background check.
After the grant of independence, the country wrote a new constitution.
- denial
the official refusal of a request or right
文法句型
the grant of + noun phrase
2. An amount of money given by a government, organization, or institution for a spe
An amount of money given by a government, organization, or institution for a specific purpose, such as education, research, or a community project. Unlike a loan, a grant usually does not have to be paid back.
Elena received a government grant to start her small bakery business.
receive a grant + to + infinitive (purpose)
The school applied for a grant to buy new computers for the lab.
apply for a grant
Research grants are often awarded to university scientists studying climate change.
The local theater survived thanks to a grant from the arts council.
Olu used the grant money to pay for tuition and buy books.
- scholarship
specifically for education; often merit-based rather than need-based
- funding
broader term; 'funding' can include loans and investments
- subsidy
usually ongoing support to keep prices low or operations running
文法句型
a grant + to + someone/institution + for + purpose
receive a grant
apply for a grant
用法筆記
The financial sense is by far the most common use of the noun 'grant'. Unlike the verb sense 2 (FORMAL TRANSFER), this noun refers specifically to a sum of money, not land or property.
常見錯誤
3. The legal act of transferring ownership of land or property from one person or e
The legal act of transferring ownership of land or property from one person or entity to another, usually recorded in a written document called a deed.
The grant of the farmland was recorded at the county office in 1903.
grant of + land — legal transfer record
A formal grant of property must be signed before a notary public.
The original grant gave the church ownership of the surrounding fields.
Disputes over land grants can take years to settle in court.
- conveyance
technical legal term for the transfer itself
- assignment
broader; can apply to contracts, leases, or intellectual property
- repossession
taking property back rather than transferring it away
文法句型
a grant of + property/land/to someone
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (LEGAL DOCUMENT): this sense is the action or transfer itself, whereas sense 4 is the physical or digital document that records the transfer.
4. A written legal document, such as a deed, that officially records the transfer o
A written legal document, such as a deed, that officially records the transfer of property or rights from one person or group to another.
The lawyer studied the original grant to check the property boundaries.
The grant was signed by both parties and filed with the local government.
the grant was signed and filed — document actions
A copy of the grant is kept in the town hall archive for public access.
Without the original grant, the family could not prove they owned the house.
文法句型
a grant (document) showing/recording + noun phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (PROPERTY TRANSFER): this sense refers to the paper or digital document itself, not the action it records.
5. A small area of land, originally given by the state to a person or institution,
A small area of land, originally given by the state to a person or institution, that forms a minor territorial division in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont. These were typically used to organize land ownership in the early history of the United States.
The family owns a cabin in the Sargent Grant, a remote area of Maine.
[Name] Grant — territorial division in Maine
The New Hampshire state map still shows several historical grants.
Fewer than fifty people live in this Vermont grant year-round.
Hikers passed through the old grant on their way to the summit.
文法句型
the [Name] Grant
用法筆記
This sense is limited to historical and geographical contexts in northern New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont). Most English speakers will not encounter it outside these regions or local history discussions.