entitle

Sometimes in·ti·tle

[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

Other Word Forms

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

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

The report from the 24 agents, entitled “A Pulse Check of the First Six Months,” was obtained by the New York Post.

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"After appeals, those who are entitled to funds will receive them."

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The Utah Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that the man was entitled to a third of Heater’s estate.

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Created in the mid-1960s, the office investigates complaints about a range of issues, such as school segregation, unfair discipline practices and whether students with disabilities or English learners are receiving the services they’re entitled to.

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You were a gracious host and friend to someone who, unfortunately, felt entitled to your time and money.

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Related Words

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