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

The family were entitled to a host of benefits, grants and charitable assistance.

From BBC

This difference in life experiences can sometimes fuel resentment on both sides: Parents may feel that the younger generation is entitled, while their children feel like they reached adulthood in a volatile economic environment.

From MarketWatch

“We think that, both, as a legal and a moral matter, Chad and Rishi’s families are entitled to justice in U.S. courts.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

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