entitle

verb

en·​ti·​tle in-ˈtī-tᵊl 

en-

entitled; entitling in-ˈtī-tᵊl-iŋ 

-ˈtīt-liŋ, 

en-

transitive verb

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

Synonyms of entitle

• authorize
• qualify
• enable
• permit

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

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. —Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026

Different jurisdictions are entitled to pursue AI on their own timelines, with their own safeguards and mixes of vendors. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026

Gruda’s performances have not been at a level that would entitle him to expect to be a regular starter (10 of 18 league appearances this season have been as a substitute). —Andy Naylor, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Like a lot of musicians, Aleister has to navigate an existence filled with booze, weed, groupies, the spotlight, entitled rock stars, family members who don’t understand the dream, and band dynamics. —Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French entitler, from Late Latin intitulare, from Latin in- + titulus title

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for entitle

• title
• vital
• recital
• subtitle

Kids Definition

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

-ᵊl-mənt

noun

Legal Definition

entitle

transitive verb

en·​ti·​tle

entitled; entitling

: to give an enforceable right to claim something