Synonyms of entitle

entitle

verb

in-ˈtī-tᵊl 

1

as in to authorize

to give a right to

the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• authorize
• qualify
• enable
• permit
• empower
• privilege
• allow
• let
• license
• approve
• endorse
• ratify
• certificate
• enfranchise
• certify
• legitimize
• sanction
• validate
• warrant
• accredit
• charter
• recertify
• revalidate
• reaccredit
• recharter
• reapprove

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualify
• forbid
• disable
• invalidate
• disallow
• proscribe
• nullify
• disenfranchise
• disempower
• decertify
• delegitimize

2

as in to name

to give a name to

apart from the obvious, she couldn't decide what to entitle her painting of a vase with flowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• name
• call
• nominate
• designate
• label
• title
• denominate
• dub
• term
• nickname
• christen
• style
• baptize
• specify
• denote
• stigmatize
• clepe
• brand
• rename
• tag
• relabel
• miscall
• misname
• mistitle
• rechristen
• surname
• code-name

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entitle

Is she entitled to additional spousal benefits because of the repeal of GPO? — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Another form of profiling, though less common than active mistreatment but still harmful, occurs when police intentionally deprive minorities of protection and other services to which they are entitled. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

After 25 years, juveniles sentenced to life in prison are entitled to a sentence review, where a judge considers modifying a defendant’s sentence — and weighs evidence of a defendant’s rehabilitation, maturity, remorse and background. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Travelers, meanwhile, are entitled to damages and compensation when services fall short of what was advertised. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026