Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
granted-that
conjunction
/ˈɡrændɪd ðæt/
Definition
Used to acknowledge a point that is accepted as true, often as a way to introduce a contrasting idea or condition.
Examples
- Granted that he was late, he still managed to finish the project on time.
- Granted that the weather is bad, we should still attempt to go hiking.
Meaning
The phrase ‘granted that’ is often used to indicate that one accepts a premise or situation, while still qualifying or modifying the implications of that acceptance.
Synonyms
- assuming that
- admitting that
- although
