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taken for granted — adjective evident without proof or argument (Freq. 1) an axiomatic truth we hold these truths to be self evident • Syn: ↑axiomatic, ↑self evident • Similar to: ↑obvious … Useful english dictionary
take for granted — verb take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof (Freq. 3) I assume his train was late • Syn: ↑assume, ↑presume • Derivationally related forms: ↑presumptive (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
take for granted — expect, assume His support cannot be taken for granted. We must ask him … English idioms
take someone for granted — phrase to expect someone to always be there and do things for you even when you do not show that you are grateful I shouted at my boss because I’m sick of being taken for granted. Thesaurus: ungrateful and not showing gratitudesynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
take someone for granted — to expect someone to always be there and do things for you even when you do not show that you are grateful I shouted at my boss because I m sick of being taken for granted … English dictionary
granted — 1. Like considering and given, granted can be used as a preposition and (as granted that) conjunction that is grammatically free of the subject: • And, granted the initial assumptions…I think it stands the test A. White, 1965 • Granted that… … Modern English usage
granted — Synonyms and related words: God given, accepted, accorded, accounted as, acknowledged, admitted, affirmed, alleged, allowed, approved, assumed, assumptive, authenticated, avowed, bestowed, certified, conceded, confessed, confirmed, conjectured,… … Moby Thesaurus
For One More Day — is a 2006 novel taken place during the mid 1900 s by the acclaimed sportswriter and author Mitch Albom. It opens with the novel s protagonist planning to commit suicide. His adulthood is shown to have been rife with sadness. His own daughter didn … Wikipedia
Taken — Take Take, v. t. [imp. {Took} (t[oo^]k); p. p. {Taken} (t[=a]k n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Taking}.] [Icel. taka; akin to Sw. taga, Dan. tage, Goth. t[=e]kan to touch; of uncertain origin.] 1. In an active sense; To lay hold of; to seize with the hands … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Preparation for Death — Preparation for Death † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Preparation for Death ♦ The basic preparation for death ♦ When should a priest be called? ♦ Winding up our earthly affairs ♦ Confession ♦ Viaticum ♦ Extreme Unction… … Catholic encyclopedia
