entitle (Meaning)
entitle (v)
give the right to
give a title to
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
entitle (v. t.)
To give a title to; to affix to as a name or appellation; hence, also, to dignify by an honorary designation; to denominate; to call; as, to entitle a book Commentaries; to entitle a man Honorable.
To give a claim to; to qualify for, with a direct object of the person, and a remote object of the thing; to furnish with grounds for seeking or claiming with success; as, an officer's talents entitle him to command.
To attribute; to ascribe.
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entitle Sentence Examples
- The outstanding student is entitled to a scholarship for academic excellence.
- Citizens are entitled to exercise their right to vote in democratic elections.
- The law entitles employees to annual leave and sick leave benefits.
- The terms of the contract entitle the buyer to a refund if the product is defective.
- The title of the book entitles it to protection under copyright laws.
- Winning the competition entitles the participants to prize money and recognition.
- Long-term service in a company may entitle employees to retirement benefits.
- Some positions are entitled to special privileges and immunities.
- The constitution entitles individuals to certain fundamental rights and freedoms.
- The privilege and power to act in a particular situation are often entitled by a specific agreement.
FAQs About the word entitle
give the right to, give a title to, give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobilityTo give a title to; to affix to as a name or appellation; henc
permit,authorize, qualify, enable,empower, privilege, allow, indorse, validate, legitimize
forbid, disqualify, forbid,disqualify, disable, nullify,disable, disenfranchise, invalidate, disenfranchise
The outstanding student is entitled to a scholarship for academic excellence.
Citizens are entitled to exercise their right to vote in democratic elections.
The law entitles employees to annual leave and sick leave benefits.
The terms of the contract entitle the buyer to a refund if the product is defective.
