take - for granted — to assume something will always be available or will always happen, without thinking about it or being grateful for it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to assume something will always be available or will always happen, without thinking about it or being grateful for it
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk fɔːr ˈɡræntɪd/
Example Sentences
- My mom cooks dinner every day, but I took it for granted until I moved out and survived on instant noodles.
- We take clean water for granted, but millions of people don't have access to it.
- He took his girlfriend's patience for granted until she started dating his best friend.
take - for granted
VERB[/teɪk fɔːr ˈɡræntɪd/]
to assume something will always be available or will always happen, without thinking about it or being grateful for it
to assume something will always be available or will always happen, without thinking about it or being grateful for it
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“My mom cooks dinner every day, but I took it for granted until I moved out and survived on instant noodles.”
“We take clean water for granted, but millions of people don't have access to it.”
“He took his girlfriend's patience for granted until she started dating his best friend.”
“Don't take your freedom for granted - it's a privilege many people fight for.”
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