entitle
verb
en·ti·tle
in-ˈtī-tᵊl 
en-
entitled; entitling
in-ˈtī-tᵊl-iŋ
-ˈtīt-liŋ,
en-
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
Examples of entitle in a Sentence
He entitled his book “My Life on Mars.”
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
Recent Examples on the Web
Every child is entitled to a public education in this country, Nakassis said, and special education is a response to the fact that some children have differences that require additional support.
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Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Every child is entitled to a public education in this country, Nakassis said, and special education is a response to the fact that some children have differences that require additional support.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Parents are entitled to relief if a school or provider violates the law, and the Idaho attorney general has the authority to investigate allegations and seek penalties of up to $100,000.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
If the actual value of the Prize is less than the ARV stated above, the winner shall not be entitled to any compensation or reimbursement for the difference.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
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Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Every child is entitled to a public education in this country, Nakassis said, and special education is a response to the fact that some children have differences that require additional support.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Parents are entitled to relief if a school or provider violates the law, and the Idaho attorney general has the authority to investigate allegations and seek penalties of up to $100,000.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
If the actual value of the Prize is less than the ARV stated above, the winner shall not be entitled to any compensation or reimbursement for the difference.
—
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for entitle
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entitle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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entitle
verb
en·ti·tle
in-ˈtīt-ᵊl
entitled; entitling
-ˈtīt-liŋ
-ᵊl-iŋ
1
: to give a title to
2
: to give a right to : qualify
the card entitles us to a discount
entitlement
noun
-ᵊl-mənt
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