entitle

verb

in-ˈtī-tᵊl How to pronounce entitle (audio)
Definition of entitlenext
1
as in to authorize
to give a right to the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens

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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

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Recent Examples of entitle The partners are entitled to league data, feeds, the NFL, and team marks. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Seniors, disabled residents, and veterans may be entitled to further tax rate exemptions. — Andis Robeznieks, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 Today’s event, entitled ‘Strengthening Japan’s Production Environment’, was organized by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) at the Tokyo International Film Festival, which opened last night and is running until November 4. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026 Your fame, commercial success and professional standing do not entitle you to special treatment. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entitle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitle
  1. authorize
  2. name
  3. qualify
  4. call
  5. enable
  6. nominate
  7. permit
  8. designate
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  • Polis also authorized the use of National Guard members to assist with rescue efforts in southwest Colorado.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Scams involving direct payments A scammer tricks you into authorizing a wire transfer, sending money through a payment app or purchasing gift cards.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorize
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  • Their race started off heated again in 2026, with the campaigns trading claims over Bradley’s position on the legislation named for the Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail in 2025.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
  • DeMarco was named coach of the Liberty in December, after the franchise chose not to renew former coach Sandy Brondello‘s contract for the 2026 season.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of name
Verb
  • The teen also faces an allegation of having a prior conviction for a violent offense, which qualifies as a strike under California law.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Republican Herrera Macuran filed to challenge Giménez but did not qualify for the ballot.
    — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of qualify
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  • Allen drained it to extend Charlotte’s lead to 20, and then found Dennis Schröder for a high-five as Miami called a timeout.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of call
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  • These enable you to explore the furthest corners of the site, much of which is festooned with gloriously flourishing bougainvillea.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The highly customizable shapes enable applications ranging from drug delivery systems to energy storage devices.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of enable
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  • LaBute was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay, which in and of itself should be a marker of the film’s quality given the Razzies’ consistent knack for being on the wrong side of history.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026
  • One of the most memorable episodes of the late Obama years, of course, was the attempt to nominate and put forward Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, which was blocked by Senator [Mitch] McConnell.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of nominate
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  • Travelers who fail to present the statement at the time of boarding will not be permitted to board their flight, Avianca said.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • From a decades-old parade in Yuba City to a multimillion-dollar museum overhaul to Tahoe National Forest Christmas tree permits going on sale, here’s a closer look at top Sacramento Bee stories from over the weekend.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of permit
Verb
  • The United States designates both critical minerals and critical materials, and there is some crossover between them.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Sotheby’s announced Thursday that the works, recently designated French national treasures, had been withdrawn following discussions between the Schlumberger family and the city of Aix-en-Provence, Cézanne’s hometown.
    — Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of designate

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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitle. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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