given

[ˈɡɪvn]

Definition:
1. Already arranged.
2. When you consider something.
3. An assumption that is taken for granted.

Use 'given' in a sentence:

1. The designer was given free rein.
2. He was given drugs to deaden the pain.
3. He was given two years' probation.
4. She's just given birth to a baby girl.
5. The lecture was given under the auspices of the Academy of Sciences.
6. Once you've given your word, don't try to back out.
7. Government officials who travel on business are given traveling allowances.
8. We had given up hope of rescue.
9. The judgment will be given tomorrow.
10. He's given to going for long walks on his own.
11. The evidence given by his friend turned the scales, and the boy was set free.
12. Understandably, there are concerns about what this means for public finances given the associated health and pension challenges.
13. They were to meet at a given time and place.
14. It was surprising the government was re-elected, given that they had raised taxes so much.
15. Write down the sort of thing you would like to do, given the opportunity.
16. We can find out how much money is spent on food in any given period.
17. Performances are given nightly.
18. Given his age, (= considering how old he is) he's remarkably active.
19. In chess there are typically about 36 legal moves from any given board position.
20. Today's gate will be given to charity.
21. They had been given an unfair advantage.
22. She had given the assignment an A.
23. The price is given in dollars or euros.
24. I've given the floor a good scrub.
25. They've given away two goals already.
26. Given the uncertainty over Leigh's future I was left with little other choice.
27. This is something he can be reasoned into, given time.
28. She had given up all thought of changing her job.
29. They were all given a box to carry.
30. Over a given period, the value of shares will rise and fall.
31. I have given him a free hand in the matter.
32. The fable is given on the next page.
33. He was given free lodging.
34. Training was given a very low priority.
35. Full details are given in Appendix 3.
36. He was given a four-year sentence.
37. Table 3.1 summarizes the information given above.
38. We've been given a 2% pay increase.
39. Given the sophistication of modern machines, there is little that cannot be successfully washed at home.
40. Answers are given on the opposite page.
41. Club members will be given priority.
42. The gallery is given over to British art.
43. 'I've given up smoking,' she announced.
44. You've given me your cold.
45. He was given a blood transfusion.
46. We were given a royal welcome.
47. I've given the matter careful thought.
48. The cost given is only approximate.
49. He was given extreme unction.
50. Usually, I am sensible with money, as I have to be, given that I don't earn that much.
51. You will each be given the chance to state your case.
52. Given patience, successful breeding of this species can be achieved.
53. I am not very given to emotional displays.
54. The plan was given wholehearted support.
55. Her family and friends have given her lots of support.
56. Given her interest in children, teaching seems the right job for her.