What is the difference between take for and take for granted?
Take for is a phrasal verb.
Take for granted is an idiom.
They have different meanings. Let’s look at the meaning of each one with example sentences.
The phrasal verb TAKE FOR
The idiom TAKE FOR GRANTED
You may also be interested in our lesson about the Phrasal Verb Take For.
You may also be interested in our lesson about the Idiom Take For Granted.
Summary Chart
Here is a summary chart I created a few years ago with a general description of both meanings. You can find more meanings and examples on the separate lessons I created for each one.
