entitle

[ en-tahyt-l ]

verb (used with object)

entitled, entitling.

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 Word Forms

• 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

Government lawyer Ruth Crawford KC told the court that "a person who has become the sex of their acquired gender is entitled to the protections of that sex".

From BBC

Those who face deportation “are entitled to notice and opportunity to challenge their removal” before a federal judge, the court said.

From Los Angeles Times

In this era of supremely spoiled, entitled and delusional athletes, they have been humble, hard-working, levelheaded exemplars of everything that make sports great.

From Los Angeles Times

Presidential elections are not due in Turkey until 2028 and without a change to the constitution Erdogan would not be entitled to stand for another term.

From BBC

He said the sentence before mitigating circumstances would be eight years, but the fact Kelly had pleaded guilty entitled him to a reduction of the sentence.

From BBC

Related Words

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