Take for granted: meaning, definitions and examples
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take for granted
[ teɪk fɔːr ˈɡræntɪd ]
in relationships
To assume that something will always be available or will always be done for you without expressing gratitude or appreciation.
Synonyms
anticipate, assume, expect, presume
Examples of usage
- He took her love for granted and now she's leaving him.
- Don't take your friends for granted, remember to show them how much you appreciate them.
in everyday life
To not fully appreciate something or someone until it is gone.
Synonyms
ignore, neglect, underestimate, undervalue
Examples of usage
- He took his health for granted until he got sick.
- We often take the beauty of nature for granted until it's threatened.
Translations
Translations of the word "take for granted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dar como certo
🇮🇳 सुनिश्चित मान लेना
🇩🇪 als selbstverständlich ansehen
🇮🇩 menganggap remeh
🇺🇦 приймати як належне
🇵🇱 brać za pewnik
🇯🇵 当たり前と思う
🇫🇷 prendre pour acquis
🇪🇸 dar por sentado
🇹🇷 olduğu gibi kabul etmek
🇰🇷 당연하게 여기다
🇸🇦 اعتبره أمراً مفروغاً منه
🇨🇿 brát jako samozřejmost
🇸🇰 brať ako samozrejmosť
🇨🇳 视为理所当然
🇸🇮 jemati kot samoumevno
🇮🇸 taka sem sjálfsagt
🇰🇿 өзіндік деп санау
🇬🇪 თვითverständlich ჩათვლა
🇦🇿 təbii hesab etmək
🇲🇽 dar por sentado
Word origin
The phrase 'take for granted' originated in the 16th century and was originally associated with legal terminology, meaning to accept something as true without requiring proof. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in everyday language to describe the act of underestimating or not appreciating something or someone. The expression serves as a reminder to acknowledge and be grateful for the things we may otherwise overlook.