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entitle

v.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɛnˈtaɪtəɫ// UK //ɛntˈaɪtəl// en·ti·tle

v. to give someone the legal right to do or have something. It can also mean to give a book or movie a specific name.

v. to provide a person with a legal right or a just claim to something; alternatively, to bestow a title upon a creative work. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

This ticket entitles you to a free drink at the bar.

CONTEXTUAL

The new law will entitle part-time workers to the same health benefits as full-time staff.

COMPLEX

While the contract does entitle the author to a share of the profits, it does not grant them final approval over the marketing campaign or the cover design.

Synonyms
Origin

From Anglo-Norman entitler, from Old French entiteler, (French intituler), from Late Latin intitulāre.

Usage

The verb is transitive. When used regarding rights, it often follows the pattern 'entitle someone to something'.

Pitfall

This card entitles to a discountThis card entitles you to a discountEntitle is a transitive verb and requires an object (the person receiving the right) before the preposition 'to'.

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