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 Carlisle is entitled to make fun of her colleagues for overestimating the power of rational argument and for preferring false simplicity to complicated truth. — Kieran Setiya, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026 These contracts often include information about benefits and perks, including vesting schedules, or the dates an employee is entitled to cash out various financial awards. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026 The mom tried to schedule a yellow school bus for her daughters, who because of their housing status were entitled to transportation — to no avail. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026 You are entitled to one free NCTUE report every 12 months upon request. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 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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  • The administration said the work could begin as soon as the approval and the Interior Department issued a final decision authorizing construction and the proper notification was published by the National Park Service.
    — MATTHEW DALY, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • So every two years, Carina renewed papers that authorized her to work anywhere in the nation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
    — Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of authorize
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  • Four of South Florida's top high school football players have been named finalists for the 2026 CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy, with fans now getting a chance to help decide who will take home the prestigious award.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte and Safe Alliance were named the bank’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders award recipients.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of name
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  • Ebiketie's acquisition would have given the Bengals four qualifying free agents lost and four gained.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Five of the eight OCPS independent teams qualified for the Independent League playoffs, and Windermere, Innovation and University are the top three seeds in the Pool A North Division bracket.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of qualify
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  • But on November 29, 1777, a small group of Spanish settlers moved into the area to establish a civilian agricultural town, called El Pueblo de San Jose, to provide food for the missions and presidios.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The leaves are steeped in a hollowed gourd and the drink is sipped through a metal straw called a bombilla, and the gourd passes from hand to hand among friends, family and sometimes strangers, refilled for hours.
    — ISABEL DEBRE, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 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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  • Bai and Ho are both nominated for Best New Performer at this year’s Golden Horse Awards, while the remaining four talents were all nominated last year, with Ma winning in the category.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • President Joe Biden nominated Colom, a district attorney in northeast Mississippi, to the federal bench in 2022, and Mississippi’s other Republican senator, Roger Wicker, supported him.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 Nov. 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
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  • Ballard, 57, of Mill Valley, will serve alongside eight other commissioners tasked with designating state historical landmarks and preserving the state’s cultural heritage, following the appointment made Friday evening.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Designed for demanding missions where airports may be unavailable, the M1 Hybrid is being developed in a cargo configuration designated M1-HC, with a five-foot-wide cargo door.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of designate

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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitle. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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