Word
entitle
Meanings
to give someone the right to have or do something
to give a book, film, or other work a particular name
Definition
To entitle someone means to give them the official right to have or do something.
To entitle someone is to give them a right or claim to something, often because they meet certain conditions or rules. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as policies, benefits, and agreements. It can also mean to give a book, article, or film a particular title. In passive form, it often explains what someone has a right to receive.
Examples
- This visa does not entitle me to work full-time, even though it allows me to stay in the country.
- The policy entitles you to request a replacement if the device fails within the warranty period.
- His years of service entitle him to additional leave, but he still needs approval for the dates.
- The editor decided to entitle the piece with a phrase that captures its central tension without giving away the ending.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "entitle" with "entitled" (arrogant), but "entitle" usually means to give a right or to name a work.
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