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entitle

[ɪnˈtaɪtl]

entitle Definition

  • 1to give someone the right to do or have something
  • 2to give a title to a book, movie, etc.

Using entitle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entitle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new law entitles all employees to three weeks of paid vacation.

  • Example

    Being a citizen entitles you to vote in elections.

  • Example

    The book was entitled 'Pride and Prejudice'.

  • Example

    The article is entitled 'The Future of Technology'.

  • Example

    The movie was originally entitled 'The Return of the Jedi'.

entitle Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for entitle

Phrases with entitle

  • having the right to something

    Example

    All citizens are entitled to equal protection under the law.

  • self-entitled

    having an excessive or unwarranted sense of entitlement

    Example

    He acted like a self-entitled brat, expecting everyone to cater to his every whim.

  • a government program that provides benefits to individuals who meet certain eligibility criteria

    Example

    Social Security is one of the largest entitlement programs in the United States.

Origins of entitle

from Old French 'entituler', from Late Latin 'intitulare', from Latin 'in-' (into) + 'titulus' (title)

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Summary: entitle in Brief

To 'entitle' [ɪnˈtaɪtl] means to give someone the right to do or have something, or to give a title to a book, movie, etc. Examples include 'The new law entitles all employees to three weeks of paid vacation' and 'The book was entitled 'Pride and Prejudice'.' 'Entitled to' refers to having the right to something, while 'self-entitled' describes an excessive sense of entitlement.