entitle
[ en-tahyt-l ]
/ ɛnˈtaɪt l /
verb (used with object), en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling.
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.
to call by a particular title or name: What was the book entitled?
to designate (a person) by an honorary title.
Also
intitle.
Origin of entitle
OTHER WORDS FROM entitle
pre·en·ti·tle, verb (used with object), pre·en·ti·tled, pre·en·ti·tling. sub·en·ti·tle, verb (used with object), sub·en·ti·tled, sub·en·ti·tling. un·en·ti·tled, adjective well-en·ti·tled, adjectiveWords nearby entitle
entire,
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entirely,
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entisol,
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entitlements,
entity,
ento-,
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British Dictionary definitions for entitled
entitle
/ (ɪnˈtaɪtəl) /
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
Derived forms of entitle
entitlement, nounWord Origin for entitle
C14: from Old French
entituler, from Late Latin
intitulāre, from Latin
titulus
title