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• past participle of entitle.
• past tense form of entitle.

entitled

American  

[en-tahyt-ld] / ɛnˈtaɪt ld /

Rarely intitled

adjective

1. 

   called by the title indicated.

   In my paper so entitled, I explore the idea that "Robust Democracy Is National Security."

2. having a right or legitimate claim to something.

   The inheritance passes to the legally entitled heir.

3. assuming or acting as though one has an innate right or claim to wealth, success, recognition, etc..

   I was so entitled and self-centered that I never noticed the injustices around me.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of entitle.

Other Word Forms

• unentitled
  adjective
• well-entitled
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of entitled

entitle ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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• titled vs. entitled

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Explanation

The adjective entitled means you have a legal right to something. If you are entitled to your mother's house when she passes away, that means it's written in her will that she gave it to you. Entitled is often used in a more casual way, to mean "allowed." For example, volunteers at the park clean-up are entitled to the water and snacks at the pavilion. Sometimes, though, people feel they are entitled to special treatment because they think they are more worthy than others. This usage of entitled came from the mid 15th century, when it referred to giving someone the title of an estate or property.

Example Sentences

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In a book published Tuesday entitled “Anti-Fascist Economics,” Weber argues for policies that address the difficulties many households face in affording energy, food and other necessities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

“I would be foolish, or I would feel entitled, if I didn’t expect there to be disappointment,” McDaniel said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

He said the owner of the image was entitled to bring legal action, including an injunction to stop any further use of the image, damages for lost income and cover of their legal costs.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Given the client’s status, which entitled him to lower fees and personalized service, internal Binance investigators who looked into the accounts needed senior approvals to kick him out, internal records showed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

“Since the Crochan is yours,” she said, “you’re entitled to know how to dispose of it. There’s only one way, though very simple and neat it is.”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

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