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
• indorse
• ratify
• certificate
• enfranchise
• certify
• licence
• 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

The lawsuits were brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act, which entitles plaintiffs to damages and attorney fees for international terrorism. —Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 21 June 2025

In this case, the employer is entitled to ask for documentation from the employee’s doctor about the disability, but cannot demand anything more, like the person’s complete medical history. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025

If the income is less than $23,400 then the caregiver is entitled to 75% of the PIA, subject to the family maximum. —Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025

Republicans saw the masks as protection, which any members of law enforcement were entitled to. —David Weigel, semafor.com, 20 June 2025