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Used to concede a point, often before stating some contrasting information
“Granted, he did fail that one test, but I think there were good reasons for that.”
Yes
Taking into account (a given argument)
“Granted the lack of evidence, we can make no such conclusion.”
As a result of
Assumed to be the case
“That is the granted correlation between subjectivity, material culture, and power.”
Acknowledged as having been heard or received, as of a statement or message
Having been firmly agreed upon
Having the requisite authority or permission
Self-evident or unquestionable
Having received for temporary use
Having been gained through endowment or being granted
(of information) Protected from being made public
To have granted something to someone
To have conferred a title
To have acknowledged, or conceded, the truth of
“I will grant that in their last negotiation, they were indeed sincere.”
(took it) To have assumed
To have given what is needed or desired
Past tense for to permit or agree to (a request or wish)
“In late April, the council replied that it could not yet grant his request, giving no explanation.”
Past tense for to give or award something to someone
“By resolution of Congress, the president was empowered to grant him a Medal of Honor, which was presented in 1928.”
Despite the fact that
Only if (the stipulation that follows is true)
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