take for granted

/teɪk fər ˈgræntɪd/

/teɪk fɔ ˈgrɒntɪd/

Other forms: taken for granted; took for granted; taking for granted; takes for granted

Definitions of take for granted

1. verb

   take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
   synonyms: assume, presume

   types:

   presuppose, suppose

   take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand

   beg the question

   assume that the argument one is trying to prove is true, without arguing for it

   posit, postulate

   take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

   premise, premiss

   take something as preexisting and given

   type of:

   anticipate, expect

   regard something as probable or likely