Given that it is raining, we should stay inside today.
given that
idiomyou use this to introduce a fact that explains why something else is true or why you have a certain opinion.
Origin
disputed originCompare similar constructions in Spanish dado que and French étant donné que.
Given that the train is already delayed, we will probably miss our connection in the city.
Given that the company has faced significant financial losses this quarter, the board decided to postpone all planned expansion projects until next year.
Last updated April 22, 2026