grammar frame · neutral
be denied + noun / V-ing
to be refused something or prevented from doing something.
Examples
“Many applicants were denied entry because they did not meet the visa requirements.”
“Children in the poorest regions are often denied access to quality education.”
“He was denied the chance to defend his thesis.”
Band 8 sentence
“Despite evidence of need, entire communities were denied access to essential healthcare services for months.”
Collocations
- be denied access/permission/opportunity/right
Common mistakes
denied of access→denied access / denied access to
was deny→was denied
Say it for a higher band
5be refused + noun→6be deprived of + noun→7+be denied + noun / V-ing
Synonyms
be refused
Easily confused
be refused + noun
“Her request for an extension was refused.”
be deprived of + noun
“Many families were deprived of basic services after the flood.”
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