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• past tense form of entitle.
• past participle 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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entitled

Brierley said everyone was entitled to their own choice about using aesthetic practitioners, but that it was important to be aware of how to deal with any complications.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

That was his decision to make, and he was entitled to distribute his estate as he saw fit.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Stewart's 2023 memoir was entitled "Making It So."

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Dasdan will be entitled to severance benefits and will receive a pro rata bonus equal to $515,000 as well as a lump sum cash payment of about $1.3 million, as well as certain additional benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

“Everyone is entitled to make a mistake,” said the Governor.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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