First Known Use: 14th century
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entitle
verb en·ti·tle \in-ˈtī-təl, en-\
: to give a title to (something, such as a book)
: to give a right to (someone)
en·ti·tleden·ti·tling \-ˈtīt-liŋ, -əl-iŋ\
Full Definition of ENTITLE
transitive verb
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>
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Origin of ENTITLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French entitler, from Late Latin intitulare, from Latin in- + titulus title
Related to ENTITLE
- Antonyms
- disqualify
ENTITLE Defined for Kids
entitle
verb en·ti·tle \in-ˈtī-təl\
en·ti·tleden·ti·tling
Definition of ENTITLE for Kids
1
: to give a title to
2
: to give a right or claim to <Buying a ticket entitles you to a seat.>
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