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.