entitle
verb
en·ti·tle
in-ˈtī-tᵊl 
en-
entitled; entitling
in-ˈtī-tᵊl-iŋ
-ˈtīt-liŋ,
en-
1
: to give a title to : designate
2
: to furnish with proper grounds for seeking or claiming something
this ticket entitles the bearer to free admission
Examples of entitle in a Sentence
He entitled his book “My Life on Mars.”
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
Recent Examples on the Web
But Howard is particularly jazzed about another upcoming project that couldn't be more different from soaps: a comedy horror film entitled Another Ice Cream Man.
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Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Pierson claimed he was entitled to an extradition hearing before a Mexican judge.
—Beth Warren, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Martinez is entitled to pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, the judgment shows.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
As the Manhattan trial draws near, some of his former Southern District colleagues have come to Mr. Blanche’s defense, noting that every defendant, no matter how polarizing, is entitled to capable counsel.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Trump sues Truth Social co-founders Trump doesn’t think the co-founders of his social media platform, Truth Social, should be entitled to their stock in the company.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2024
If the court sides with Muñoz, other families could be entitled to some explanation about why they were denied visas.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The broadcast will yet again be split into two parts, with a pre-show, entitled The Tony Awards: Act One, to air on Paramount’s free streaming service PlutoTV and feature select awards presentations.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
You’re not entitled to nothing, especially this time of year.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Pierson claimed he was entitled to an extradition hearing before a Mexican judge.
—Beth Warren, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Martinez is entitled to pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, the judgment shows.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
As the Manhattan trial draws near, some of his former Southern District colleagues have come to Mr. Blanche’s defense, noting that every defendant, no matter how polarizing, is entitled to capable counsel.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Trump sues Truth Social co-founders Trump doesn’t think the co-founders of his social media platform, Truth Social, should be entitled to their stock in the company.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2024
If the court sides with Muñoz, other families could be entitled to some explanation about why they were denied visas.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The broadcast will yet again be split into two parts, with a pre-show, entitled The Tony Awards: Act One, to air on Paramount’s free streaming service PlutoTV and feature select awards presentations.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
You’re not entitled to nothing, especially this time of year.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entitle. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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entitle
verb
en·ti·tle
in-ˈtīt-ᵊl
entitled; entitling
-ˈtīt-liŋ
-ᵊl-iŋ
1
: to give a title to
2
: to give a right to : qualify
the card entitles us to a discount
entitlement
noun
-ᵊl-mənt
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