entitle
verb
en·ti·tle
in-ˈtī-tᵊl 
en-
entitled; entitling
in-ˈtī-tᵊl-iŋ
-ˈtīt-liŋ,
en-
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
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
What you’re entitled to when your flight is delayed by weather
Airlines are typically not held responsible when weather delays flights, because the cause is seen as being out of their control by regulators.
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
In a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, the Supreme Court said former presidents are entitled to immunity for official acts taken while in office.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 July 2024
During the hearing, Ludwig expressed skepticism that the First Amendment entitles a speaker to an audience, referencing the Coalition's desire to be near the delegates.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
The first season finale streamed on March 29, 2024 and complemented the cliff hanger fifth episode entitled Tommy Silversides.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
In a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, the Supreme Court said former presidents are entitled to immunity for official acts taken while in office.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 July 2024
During the hearing, Ludwig expressed skepticism that the First Amendment entitles a speaker to an audience, referencing the Coalition's desire to be near the delegates.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
The first season finale streamed on March 29, 2024 and complemented the cliff hanger fifth episode entitled Tommy Silversides.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entitle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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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
noun
-ᵊl-mənt
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