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granted

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɹænəd// UK //ɡɹˈɑːntɪd// grant·ed

v. to give someone something they asked for, like permission or a wish. It is often used in official situations when a person in power says yes to a request.

v. to agree to give or allow something requested; to formally bestow or cede a right or privilege. Transitive — requires a direct object, often appearing in the passive voice in administrative contexts.


SIMPLE

The council finally granted her permission to build the fence.

CONTEXTUAL

After reviewing the evidence, the judge granted the defendant's request for a new trial.

COMPLEX

The university granted him a full scholarship based on his academic achievements and his commitment to community service throughout his high school years.

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The verb is transitive and often takes two objects (to grant someone something).

Pitfall

The government granted to him a visa.The government granted him a visa.When using two objects, the indirect object (the person) usually follows the verb directly without 'to'.

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