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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'take for granted' derives from the Old French 'granter' (to permit, allow), which evolved from Latin 'credere' (to believe, entrust). The expression originally meant 'to accept something as already permitted or allowed,' which developed into the modern sense of 'to assume something is true without question or appreciation.'
Breakdown
take (Old English 'tacan': to grasp, seize) + for (preposition indicating purpose or condition) + granted (Old French 'granter' < Latin 'credere': to entrust, believe). The phrase combines 'take' with 'granted' to mean accepting something as given or assumed without further examination.
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📝Examples
“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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