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entitle
[en-tahyt-l]
verb (used with object)
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: ,to call by a particular title or name.
What was the book entitled?
to designate (a person) by an honorary title.
entitle
/ ɪˈٲɪə /
verb
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
Other 51Թ Forms
- preentitle verb (used with object)
- subentitle verb (used with object)
- ˈپٱԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of entitle1
Example Sentences
He came across as entitled and arrogant, even though the context of this comment was merely in terms of his dealings with the media.
The email contains a section entitled "inaccurate news reporting", having earlier in the week heavily criticised media organisations for "fabricated and exaggerated narratives".
They also pointed to changes which mean dads will soon no longer have to be employed by a company for 26 weeks to be entitled to statutory paternity leave.
Unless separately appearing in state or federal court on criminal charges, people in civil immigration proceedings are typically not entitled to a court-appointed lawyer.
A free exhibition entitled Working Class Hero will run at the city's Museum and Art Gallery, showcasing the singer's most prestigious international honours, including Grammy Awards and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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