Granted that means admittedly, even if it's true that: you accept the other person's point and still hold your ground. Granted that the room is small, its location is hard to beat. The short, conversational form is Granted, …, but …. Granted here means 'agreed, I accept that'.
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granted (that) + concession, + main point / Granted, + concession, but + main point
- Granted that the room is small, its location is hard to beat.
- Granted, the repair is expensive, but replacing the whole machine would cost more.
- Granted that the first test went well, we still need to check the outdoor conditions.
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First versionGranted that the room is small, but its location is hard to beat.
RevisionGranted that the room is small, its location is hard to beat.
Admitting a point usually leads to but, and that habit carries over: Granted that the room is small, but… However, granted that already introduces the concession, like although does, so a second conjunction isn't needed. But only belongs in the short form: Granted, the room is small, but…
Admittedly is the same admission, without the conditional feel: Admittedly, it's small. Assuming that is a supposition for working something out: Assuming that the room is small, we'll need fewer chairs. Take something for granted means 'treat it as normal', a completely different expression.
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You acknowledge a drawback before keeping your main point: ___, the walk is long, but the view is worth it.
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Granted — Granted with a comma means 'yes, I accept that': you admit the drawback, then but follows. Given isn't used like this; it needs something after it, as in given the distance.
Admit a real downside of a city, a job or a phone, then explain why you'd still choose it. Use granted.
Granted, the venue is farther away, but it has enough space for the whole group.
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