entitle

verb

en·​ti·​tle in-ˈtī-tᵊl 

en-

entitled; entitling in-ˈtī-tᵊl-iŋ 

-ˈtīt-liŋ,

en-

transitive verb

1

: to give a title to : designate

2

: to furnish with proper grounds for seeking or claiming something

this ticket entitles the bearer to free admission

Synonyms

• authorize
• privilege
• qualify

Examples of entitle in a Sentence

He entitled his book “My Life on Mars.”

the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens

Recent Examples on the Web

Widows may be entitled to survivor benefits, but the amount and eligibility depend on their age and their spouse’s work history. —Larry Light, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Passengers whose flight was cancelled and no longer wished to travel would be entitled to a refund. —Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025

Some can’t touch funds they are entitled to inherit, leaving their biggest bills unpaid. —Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025

Instead, this move sends a clear message that, in Trump's America, only kids from wealthy families are entitled to opportunity. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French entitler, from Late Latin intitulare, from Latin in- + titulus title

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for entitle

• title
• vital
• recital
• subtitle

Kids Definition

entitle

verb

en·​ti·​tle in-ˈtīt-ᵊl 

entitled; entitling -ˈtīt-liŋ 

-ᵊl-iŋ

1

: to give a title to

2

: to give a right to : qualify

the card entitles us to a discount

entitlement

-ᵊl-mənt

noun

Legal Definition

entitle

transitive verb

en·​ti·​tle

entitled; entitling

: to give an enforceable right to claim something