entitle

American  

[en-tahyt-l] / ɛnˈtaɪt l /

Sometimes intitle

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.

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entitle British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• entitlement noun
• preentitle verb (used with object)
• subentitle verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of entitle

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

Example Sentences

In his letter entitled "To Those I've Hurt," he said he sometimes has "disconnected moments" that lead to poor judgment and reckless behavior, describing such instances as feeling like an out-of-body experience.

From Barron's

Passengers are not entitled to additional compensation on top of rebooking a new flight.

From MarketWatch

The property also comes with an ancient agreement in the deeds - the owner is entitled to extract as much water from the River Alyn as they need to run the mill.

From BBC

However, Graham Stringer, the MP for Blackley and Middleton South in Greater Manchester, said Burnham was "entitled to be ambitious but this isn't the right opportunity".

From BBC

Persians, Jews, Christians, Muslims, Zoroastrians, Baha’is and those of every background were entitled to live in peace.

From Salon

Related Words

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