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

In an exit scenario, United would only be entitled to training compensation based on FIFA calculations. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Gillibrand is the senior Democrat on the committee, which entitles her to lead one hearing per year on a topic of her choice. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

If families stop using benefits they are legally entitled to, such as health care, food assistance and school lunches, the states argue those effects could ripple through public health, local economies, schools and public safety. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Barisone was entitled to regular hearings at which a judge would weigh the risk of releasing him. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026