entitle

[ en-tahyt-l ]

verb (used with object)

, en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling.

1. to give (a person or thing) a title, right, or claim to something; furnish with grounds for laying claim:

   His executive position entitled him to certain courtesies rarely accorded others.

   Synonyms: qualify, authorize

2. to call by a particular title or name:

   What was the book entitled?

3. to designate (a person) by an honorary title.

entitle

/ ɪnˈtaɪtəl /

verb

1. to give (a person) the right to do or have something; qualify; allow
2. to give a name or title to
3. to confer a title of rank or honour upon

Derived Forms

• enˈtitlement, noun

Other Words From

• pre·en·ti·tle verb (used with object) preentitled preentitling
• sub·en·ti·tle verb (used with object) subentitled subentitling

Word History and Origins

Origin of entitle¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English entitlen, from Anglo-French entitler, variant of Middle French entituler, from Late Latin intitulāre; en- ¹, title

Word History and Origins

Origin of entitle¹

C14: from Old French entituler, from Late Latin intitulāre, from Latin titulus title

Example Sentences

Most people are entitled to the tuition fee element, which is equal to the annual cost of your course, external.

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A fair catch is when the player receiving the ball is entitled to take the catch without interference, but, once it is caught, the ball is dead and they cannot attempt to gain any yards.

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"I understand some people - particularly republicans - have difficulties with me attending, they're entitled to express their views, however I have a role to play."

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The military says conscripts are entitled to salary and compensation upon death in service, as with full-rank soldiers.

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Family members and loved ones of those infected will also be entitled to compensation from 2025.

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Related Words

• allow
• authorize
• empower
• enable
• permit
• warrant