entitle

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   give the right to

   The Freedom of Information Act entitles you to request your FBI file

2. 2
   verb

   To give a title to.

   The deed entitled her to an undivided interest in the property.

3. 3
   verb

   To give power or authority (to do something).

   A passport entitles the bearer to travel to other countries.

4. 4
   verb

   To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.

   His autobiography, entitled Life of a Driver, was a best-seller.

5. 5
   verb

   give a title to

6. 6
   verb

   give a title to someone

7. 7
   verb

   To dignify by an honorary designation.

8. 8
   verb

   To give rightful ownership.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman entitler, from Old French entiteler, (French intituler), from Late Latin intitulāre.