Synonyms of entitled

entitled

verb

past tense of entitle

1

as in authorized

to give a right to

the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• authorized
• qualified
• empowered
• permitted
• enabled
• privileged
• allowed
• licensed
• approved
• let
• endorsed
• enfranchised
• ratified
• certificated
• sanctioned
• certified
• warranted
• validated
• legitimized
• chartered
• accredited
• reapproved
• recertified
• rechartered
• revalidated
• reaccredited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualified
• disabled
• disenfranchised
• forbade
• disallowed
• proscribed
• invalidated
• disempowered
• nullified
• decertified
• delegitimized

2

as in named

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

• named
• called
• dubbed
• titled
• labeled
• termed
• nominated
• designated
• nicknamed
• denominated
• styled
• christened
• baptized
• specified
• cleped
• branded
• denoted
• stigmatized
• renamed
• tagged
• mistitled
• misnamed
• surnamed
• miscalled
• code-named
• rechristened
• relabeled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entitled

Is she entitled to additional spousal benefits because of the repeal of GPO? — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Another form of profiling, though less common than active mistreatment but still harmful, occurs when police intentionally deprive minorities of protection and other services to which they are entitled. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Travelers, meanwhile, are entitled to damages and compensation when services fall short of what was advertised. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Under the terms of the arrangement, HardScope will broker deals with podcast hosts and other figures to promote DraftKings, and is entitled to keep a commission of up to 14%. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

The board had scheduled a vote on Alston’s fate last week, but a judge intervened, agreeing that Alston was legally entitled to mediation. — Rafael Olmeda, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Premier League regulations stipulate that clubs must deliver 70 per cent of their ticketing digitally, with those coming up from the Championship entitled to a period of grace. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Dylan’s attorney, Kerry Garvis Wright, countered by saying a non-settling defendant such as Scott is only entitled to an offset for settlement of economic damages. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

White was entitled to an affordable bail hearing on the basis of her offense. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026