entitle
About 0.53 uses per million words.
Meaning
- verb To give a title to.
The deed entitled her to an undivided interest in the property.
- verb To dignify by an honorary designation.
- verb To give power or authority (to do something).
A passport entitles the bearer to travel to other countries.
- verb To give rightful ownership.
- verb To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.
His autobiography, entitled Life of a Driver, was a best-seller.
Similar words
title ennoble gentle confer legitimize qualify enable authorize empower allow
Often followed by
the him them it a us you her me any
Word family
entitled entitles entitling
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