Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-for
phrase
/teɪk fɔːr/
Definition
To accept or assume something as true or given, often without questioning its validity.
Examples
- Don’t take for granted that everyone understands the issue.
- She tends to take for granted all the sacrifices her parents made for her.
- It’s easy to take for something true simply because it’s widely accepted.
Meaning
The phrase ‘take for’ is commonly used when someone accepts something as a fact or truth without needing further proof or consideration. It often implies a level of trust in the information or assumption being made.
Synonyms
- assume
- presume
- accept
- take for granted
- consider
