English Dictionary
Definition of “entitle”
entitle (ɪnˈtaɪtəll
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Definitions
verb (tr)
- to give (a person) the right to do or have something; qualify; allow
- to give a name or title to
- to confer a title of rank or honour upon
Alternative Forms
enˈtitlement noun Word Origin
C14: from Old French entituler, from Late Latin intitulāre, from Latin titulustitle
Synonyms
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call,
name,
title,
term,
style,
label,
dub,
designate,
characterize,
christen,
give the title of
denominate,
Usage examples
But that didn't entitle anyone to put the muzzle of a twelve-bore shotgun close to his chest and pull the trigger.
Matthews, Lew, A Conviction of Guilt (1993)Financial measures based on sales and net profits entitle managers to variable-pay.
Business Today (2001)Each whole warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a common share at $1.75, the Toronto-based biopharmaceutical company said.
Globe and Mail (2003)E111 forms, which entitle you to free medical costs in EU countries, have now expired.
Sun, News of the World (2005)
