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

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