Synonyms of granted

granted 1 of 2

adjective

as in accepted

Related Words

• accepted
• given
• incontestable
• unquestionable
• indisputable
• undeniable
• incontrovertible
• manifest
• evident
• indubitable
• obvious
• apparent
• patent
• unmistakable
• plain
• transparent
• clear
• axiomatic
• open-and-shut
• prima facie
• self-explanatory
• self-evident
• hands-down

Dissimilar Words

• problematic
• questionable
• moot
• debatable
• dubious
• arguable
• disputable
• contestable
• doubtable

granted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of grant

1

as in admitted

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly

you will grant that she is difficult to work with

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admitted
• confessed
• acknowledged
• conceded
• agreed
• allowed
• announced
• owned (up to)
• recognized
• disclosed
• revealed
• accepted
• confirmed
• told
• affirmed
• came clean (about)
• declared
• fessed (up)
• said
• published
• unloaded
• proclaimed
• professed
• imparted
• informed
• warned
• yielded
• exposed
• communicated
• talked
• unveiled
• disburdened
• unburdened
• spilled
• betrayed
• broadcast
• divulged
• whispered
• tipped (off)
• breathed
• avowed
• leaked
• gave away
• blabbed
• broke
• squealed
• tattled
• ratted
• wised (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• disallowed
• disclaimed
• rejected
• disputed
• disavowed
• disowned
• contradicted
• negated
• covered (up)
• repudiated
• concealed
• refuted
• rebutted
• obscured
• hid
• negatived
• veiled
• gainsaid
• kidded (oneself)

2

as in conferred

to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly

by the power vested in me, I grant you the keys to the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conferred
• awarded
• provided
• gave
• accorded
• vested
• offered
• presented
• bestowed
• showed
• supplied
• assigned
• extended
• contributed
• furnished
• donated
• allocated
• appointed
• appropriated
• designated
• proffered
• named
• set
• dubbed
• fixed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revoked
• rescinded
• recalled
• called
• repealed
• dropped
• aborted
• called off
• invalidated
• annulled
• nullified
• abrogated
• voided
• withdrew
• retracted
• wrote off
• took back
• recanted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of granted

Verb

But prior to the implementation of the new law, defendants accused of such offenses were often granted release through a proportional bail amount, or even a personal recognizance bond, which meant no upfront money was required for release. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

The United States granted him parole into the country earlier this week, according to a social media page maintained by his friends and supporters. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for a new conceptual design of a 15,000 TEU container ship powered by small modular reactors (SMRs). — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

That granted him a summer-league roster spot and invitation to preseason training camp. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Under the new Department of Homeland Security rule, F student visas and J exchange visitor visas will be granted for the length of a participant’s academic or exchange program, with a maximum stay of four years. — Tom Gantert, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

Among the most noteworthy legislation passed that year was Assembly Bill 103, which granted the California Department of Justice oversight authority to regularly inspect and report on the conditions of facilities operating in the state. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Related Stories Khosla’s group beat out a handful of other bidders, including a group led by billionaire Aditya Mittal, a member of one of India’s richest families, said the people, who were granted anonymity because the details are private. — Scott Soshnick, Variety, 12 July 2026

Shiloh filed a legal petition to remove Pitt from her last name upon turning 18, a request that a California court granted in 2024. — Amaia Odriozola, Vanity Fair, 11 July 2026

Phrases Containing granted

• take for granted