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 Streamers are arguing that their investment levels should entitle them to earlier access to films. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 July 2026 She was entitled to all the trust’s income and principal and could revoke or amend the trust. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 There is no appeals process for his removal but all ICC staff are entitled to bring complaints to a special labor tribunal based in Geneva. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 Cher won the lawsuit in May 2024, with a judge determining that the Grammy-winning singer was entitled to more than $418,000 in unpaid royalties, per court records reviewed by USA TODAY. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 23 July 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 Saudis, according to the person briefed on the substance of the call but not authorized to comment publicly, are concerned that Tehran could respond with attacks on the energy infrastructure of the kingdom and other Gulf countries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The source said Twins chairman Tom Pohlad has authorized general manager Jeremy Zoll to add even more payroll if necessary.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorize
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  • Steve has traveled around the world digging up dinosaurs and, working with many international colleagues, has named more than 15 new species, including the tyrannosaur 'Pinocchio rex' (Qianzhousaurus) and the raptor Zhenyuanlong.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
  • Worth said the total restoration cost has not yet been determined but that there are several non-city funding sources available to pay for the restoration, including the sale of historic tax credits, as well as naming rights.
    — Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of name
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  • In order to qualify for disability benefits at PreCheck, veterans must be deemed disability eligible by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 July 2026
  • The same caps would apply to second homes, which do not qualify for a homestead exemption.
    — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of qualify
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  • Two of the three organizations had no idea until Anthropic called them.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Unbeknownst to David, the system, called WOPR—War Operations Plan Response—is in control of the American nuclear arsenal.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of call
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  • This enables crucial real-time adjustments, overcoming classical computing's struggle with dynamic network conditions.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Teams across the sector are focused heavily on full-duplex systems, or technology that enables natural, fluid back-and-forth conversations where users can interrupt the AI mid-sentence.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of enable
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  • The film was nominated for five Oscars, with Angela Bassett’s nomination for best supporting actress marking the first time any actor in a Marvel film was nominated for an Academy Award.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Opportunity Zones are economically distressed communities nominated by states and certified by the Treasury Department.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of nominate
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  • Few restaurateurs permit their staff as much creative freedom as owner-operator Kendall Lockwood; each drink on Ball and Biscuit’s signature cocktail menu is attributed to its creator, usually with a theme drawn from movies or TV.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • For example, even if a stock plan normally permits optionholders just 90 days to exercise after a termination of employment, the plan is likely to allow estates or beneficiaries up to one year from the date of death.
    — Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of permit
Verb
  • Before the game, Dodgers left-hander Cole Irvin was designated for assignment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Traded after being designated for assignment, Lauer was initially seen as a temporary stopgap.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of designate

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