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verb (used with object), -tled, -tling.
1.
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.
2.
to call by a particular title or name: What was the book entitled?
3.
to designate (a person) by an honorary title.
Also, intitle.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English entitlen < Anglo-French entitler, variant of Middle French entituler < Late Latin intitulāre. See en-1, title
1350–1400; Middle English entitlen < Anglo-French entitler, variant of Middle French entituler < Late Latin intitulāre. See en-1, title
Related forms
pre·en·ti·tle, verb (used with object), -tled, -tling.
sub·en·ti·tle, verb (used with object), -tled, -tling.
un·en·ti·tled, adjective
well-en·ti·tled, adjective
Synonyms
authorize, qualify.
authorize, qualify.
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Entitled
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Example Sentences
- He's entitled to the same dignity and respect as all the rest of us.
- Analysts are entitled to their opinions on stocks, just like anyone else.
- While you are entitled to your opinion, try to keep it relevant to the topic at hand.
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Word Origin & History
entitle
late 14c., "to give a title to a chapter, book, etc.," from Anglo-Fr. entitler, from O.Fr. entiteler, from L.L. intitulare, from in "in" + titulus "title" (see title). Meaning "to bestow (on a person) a rank or office" is mid-15c. Sense of "to give (someone) 'title' to an
EXPAND estate or property," hence to give that person a claim to possession or privilege, is mid-15c.; this now is used mostly in reference to circumstances and actions.
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