we were granted

USAGE SUMMARY

"we were granted" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to indicate that someone was given permission to do something, or given something. For example: "We were granted access to the records we needed for our project."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Academia

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

59 human-written examples

We are very grateful we were granted amnesty by the government of North Korea".

The New York Times

My father had to go to court and appeal and we were granted extra time.

The Guardian

"It felt like this was our second chance, like we were granted this opportunity at another season," Ferguson said.

The New York Times - Sports

One tiny consolation of this wrenching period is that we were granted a window into the lives of ordinary people.

The New York Times - Magazine

We were granted nontransferable tickets only after a campaign supervisor sensed that her colleague's "grilling" (his word) might appear, well, undemocratic.

The New York Times

I used.50-calibre machine guns, which we were granted and ordered to use, which were our only weapon against people.

The New Yorker

"It's good news in the sense that we were granted what we prayed for," the publisher's chief executive, Sam Sipepa Nkomo, said.

The New York Times

We were granted a visa in 48 hours, and one day later were sitting in a minibus, heading out into the countryside around Hanoi.

The Guardian

By the time we were granted the luxury of free space for our poems, I no longer wanted it, or not in the way I had before.

The New Yorker

In terms of legal considerations, we do not foresee any issues, as all parts were either purchased on our own or taken from the lab supply of components, to which we were granted access by our instructor Bruce Land.

Cornell University

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

1 human-written examples

Today, we are granted an afternoon flight.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "we were granted" to clearly indicate that permission or access was officially given to you or a group you represent.

Common error

Avoid using "we were granted" when the focus should be on who did the granting. Reframe the sentence to actively show who granted the permission, for example: "The council granted us permission."

Linguistic Context

The phrase "we were granted" functions as a passive construction, indicating that the subject (we) received something (permission, access, etc.) from an external source. As Ludwig's AI suggests, it clearly conveys that the subject received permission or access.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

61%

Science

22%

Academia

17%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "we were granted" is a common phrase used to indicate that permission, access, or a privilege was officially given to the subject. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness and usability in written English. It is most frequently found in news and media, academic, and scientific contexts, conveying a neutral to formal tone. When using this phrase, ensure that it accurately reflects the passive receipt of something and consider who performed the granting action.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

we were authorized

This alternative focuses on the official permission received.

we were permitted

Similar to "authorized", but emphasizes allowance rather than official endorsement.

we were allowed

Suggests a less formal type of permission, often implying no explicit obstacle.

we received permission

Shifts the focus to the act of receiving rather than the granting itself.

we were given authorization

Rephrases "granted" with the more explicit term "authorization".

permission was granted to us

Inverts the sentence structure, emphasizing the permission itself.

we were entitled to

Indicates a right or justification to receive something.

we secured approval for

Focuses on the effort made to obtain the permission.

we obtained consent for

Emphasizes the agreement or assent received.

we were cleared to

Implies a removal of obstacles or a validation process.

FAQs

How can I use "we were granted" in a sentence?

Use "we were granted" to indicate that permission, access, or a right was officially given to you or a group. For example, "we were granted access to the restricted area" or "we were granted funding for the project".

What's a formal alternative to "we were granted"?

For a more formal tone, consider using phrases like "we were authorized" or "we received official permission".

Is it correct to say "we were granted with"?

No, the correct preposition to use with "granted" in this context is generally nothing. Say "we were granted [permission/access/etc.]".

What is the difference between "we were granted" and "we were given"?

"We were granted" implies a more formal process of bestowal, often involving official authorization or permission. "We were given" is a more general term for receiving something. For instance, "we were given the opportunity" indicates simply receiving an opportunity, while "we were granted the license" indicates official permission to use something.