Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtaɪtl/

Definitions

• Verb: (transitive) To give someone the right or claim to something; to confer a title upon. For example: “The inheritance entitled him to a substantial fortune.”
  • Verb: (transitive) To give a name to something, especially a book, film, or piece of music. For example: “The author entitled her latest novel ‘Echoes of the Past’.”
  • Verb: (intransitive) To have a right to something because of one’s position, qualifications, or accomplishments. For example: “By virtue of his degree, he is entitled to practice law.”

Phrases

• “To be entitled to something” means that one has a legal or moral right to receive or do something.
• “Entitle someone to something” indicates granting someone a right or privilege.

Example Sentences

• Verb (granting rights): “Winning the competition entitled the team to represent their country at the international level.”
• Verb (naming a work): “The artist entitled her painting ‘The Sunrise Symphony’ to reflect its theme.”
• Intransitive use: “As citizens, we are all entitled to certain basic human rights.”

Synonyms

• Grant
• Confer
• Endow
• Allocate
• Assign
• Bestow
• Authorize
• Qualify
• Entrench (in the sense of establishing a legal right)