entitle

verb

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en·ti·tle | \ in-ˈtī-tᵊl

, en- \

entitled; entitling\ in-ˈtīt-liŋ

, -ˈtī-tᵊl-iŋ , en- \

Definition of entitle

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for entitle

Synonyms

Antonyms

disqualify

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 If someone’s income dropped last year compared to 2019, that might entitle them to a plus-up payment. — Washington Post, "Many veterans are still waiting for their $1,400 payments as the IRS distributes an additional $10 billion in stimulus relief," 2 Apr. 2021 Refundable tax credits entitle taxpayers to the full amount of the credit. — Halsey Schreier, Forbes, "Financial Planning For Young Adults: Income Tax Tips," 25 Feb. 2021 Federal rules entitle interstate truckers to 30-minute breaks every eight hours, but pay them only the federal minimum wage, currently $7.25 an hour, for their rest periods. — Bob Egelko, SFChronicle.com, "Truckers, union want Biden to reverse federal rules on truckers taking breaks," 18 Jan. 2021 Among other claims, the plaintiffs both assert violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, which could entitle them to additional damages. — NBC News, "A $20,000 fee to change a wedding date? New bill aims to protect people from 'bad actor catering halls'," 19 Dec. 2020 Wilson files, as well as entitle him to a significant cash payout from the state, along with potential help in finding housing and employment. — Megan Crepeau, chicagotribune.com, "Judge declares Jackie Wilson innocent in Burge-related case, refers it for possible investigation by special prosecutor," 18 Dec. 2020 Beauty enthusiasts, listen up: Space NK has rolled out The Beauty Extravaganza Event, which will entitle shoppers to a hefty £25 off for every £100 in their e-basket all the way through to 11.59pm tonight. — Laura Sutherland, CNN Underscored, "Cyber Monday: The best deals in the UK," 29 Nov. 2020 That would entitle them to minimum wages and overtime, sick leave, unemployment compensation,and reimbursement for work expenses, among other benefits. — Bob Egelko, SFChronicle.com, "State court says truckers in California can be classified as employees," 23 Nov. 2020 This is not the same as a notice of determination and does not entitle them to an appeal, Urban said. — Kathleen Pender, SFChronicle.com, "EDD logjam prevents many Californians from appealing denials of unemployment benefits," 14 Nov. 2020

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