be granted

[bi ˈɡrɑːntɪd]

verb phrase

ser concedido

1. to receive or be given something officially or formally

She was granted a scholarship to study abroad.

Ela foi concedida uma bolsa de estudos para estudar no exterior.

2. to have a request or application approved

His visa application was granted last week.

O pedido de visto dele foi aprovado semana passada.

3. to be given permission or rights

Citizens are granted the right to vote.

Os cidadãos são concedidos o direito de votar.

Synonyms

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser concedido

most common usage

Brazil

ser deferido

formal/legal context

Portugal

ser concedido

standard usage

Portugal

ser deferido

administrative/legal context

take for granted - considerar como certo

be granted leave - ser concedido licença

be granted access - ser concedido acesso

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