entitle

verb

en·​ti·​tle in-ˈtī-tᵊl How to pronounce entitle (audio)
en-
entitled; entitling in-ˈtī-tᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce entitle (audio)
-ˈtīt-liŋ,
en-
Synonyms of entitlenext

transitive verb

1
: to give a title to : designate
2
: to furnish with proper grounds for seeking or claiming something
this ticket entitles the bearer to free admission

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Examples of entitle in a Sentence

He entitled his book “My Life on Mars.” the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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In particular, that will mean up to 13,000 metric tons of American beef (apparently the equivalent of 52 million steaks) going tariff-free to the U.K. British famers will be entitled to send the same amount in our direction, which may be more of a challenge. — The Editors, National Review, 10 May 2025 People are entitled to formal charges, legal representation, the presentation of evidence, a jury trial, and other guarantees. — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 10 May 2025 In the comments section, most readers had the same take on the situation: The OP is fully entitled to have the final say over any decisions regarding her wedding. — Erin Clack, People.com, 9 May 2025 Its everyday earning rates are excellent, and the fact that you’re entitled to one free hotel night each card membership year (up to Category 4) helps offset the annual fee, which won’t break the bank at $95. — Chris Dong, Saveur, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for entitle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French entitler, from Late Latin intitulare, from Latin in- + titulus title

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of entitle was in the 14th century

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entitle

verb
en·​ti·​tle in-ˈtīt-ᵊl How to pronounce entitle (audio)
entitled; entitling -ˈtīt-liŋ How to pronounce entitle (audio)
-ᵊl-iŋ
1
: to give a title to
2
: to give a right to : qualify
the card entitles us to a discount
entitlement
-ᵊl-mənt
noun

Legal Definition

entitle

transitive verb
en·​ti·​tle
entitled; entitling
: to give an enforceable right to claim something

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