entitle
verb
enĀ·tiĀ·tle
| \ in-ĖtÄ«-tįµl
, en-\
, en-\
entitled;
entitling\ in-ĖtÄ«t-liÅ
, -ĖtÄ«-tįµl-iÅ , en- \
, -ĖtÄ«-tįµl-iÅ , en- \
Definition of entitle
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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Examples of entitle in a Sentence
He entitled his book āMy Life on Mars.ā
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
Recent Examples on the Web
Essebsi had hoped to see a law passed giving women equal inheritance rights, overturning the current system based on Islamic Shariah law that entitles daughters to only half the inheritance given to sons. — Washington Post, "Women seeking Tunisian presidency say itās time for change," 30 Aug. 2019 If a likelihood of success can't be established, the lawsuit hits a wall, and the defendant is entitled to recovery of legal fees. — Eriq Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "Could the Bizarre Legal Fight Over HBO's Michael Jackson Doc Wind Up at the Supreme Court?," 30 Aug. 2019 He was told he was entitled to pick up replacement seeds at no cost. — The Economist, "The poor, who most need insurance, are least likely to have it," 22 Aug. 2019 Their female employees, dependents, and students will no longer be entitled to coverage for the full range of FDA approved contraceptives at no cost. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, "Column: The 10 worst things Trump has done to harm your healthcare," 20 Aug. 2019 The men are accused of scamming more than $8 million from the government that was entitled to victims between 2016 and 2018 as wildfires and hurricanes devastated millions. — baltimoresun.com, "Maryland men charged with stealing $8 million in disaster aid funds," 7 Aug. 2019 Hi, Carolyn: Does inviting a family member or friend to a couple's wedding shower necessarily entitle that person to a wedding invitation? — Carolyn Hax, oregonlive.com, "Carolyn Hax: Should you scare loved ones with your cancer scare?," 6 Aug. 2019 In additional court records, an attorney with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yostās office also asks the court to toss out the suit on behalf of UC, contending the school is entitled to sovereign immunity. — Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati.com, "World-renowned surgeon sues UC, alleges retaliation, sex & military discrimination," 2 Aug. 2019 Lisa Beasley has a hilarious moment as a worker behind the counter at Haroldās who is hyper-selective about which customers are entitled to extra sauce. — Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, "āSouth Sideā review: The new series from Comedy Central is the most Chicago show on TV," 23 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'entitle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for entitle
entitle
verb
English Language Learners Definition of entitle
: to give a title to (something, such as a book)
: to give a right to (someone)
See the full definition for entitle in the English Language Learners Dictionary
entitle
verb
enĀ·tiĀ·tle
| \ in-ĖtÄ«-tįµl
\
\
entitled;
entitling
Kids Definition of entitle
1
: to give a title to
2
: to give a right or claim to
Buying a ticket entitles you to a seat.
entitle
transitive verb
enĀ·tiĀ·tle
entitled;
entitling
Legal Definition of entitle
: to give an enforceable right to claim something
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