entitle
//ənˈtaɪtəl//
Forms
- present (v1)
- entitle
- past (v2)
- entitled
- past participle (v3)
- entitled
- present participle
- entitling
- 3rd person singular
- entitles
Definitions
1.To give a title to.
- The deed entitled her to an undivided interest in the property.
2.To dignify by an honorary designation.
3.To give power or authority (to do something).
- A passport entitles the bearer to travel to other countries.
4.To give rightful ownership.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3438
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman entitler
From Old French entiteler, (French intituler)
From Late Latin intitulāre.