Granted

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31 December 2025

We use this expression to accept someone's point, often before presenting our own position.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

They all danced beautifully, don't you think?

Granted - but I didn't really like the music or their costumes.

Example 2

£50 a night isn't expensive for a hotel in London.

Granted - but the area isn't very central, so you'd be miles from anywhere.