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
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In your situation, whether your broker is entitled to half of the deposit from the first buyer who defaulted will depend on the terms of your listing agreement.
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
With respect to the recent data sharing between CMS and DHS, HHS acted entirely within its legal authority—and in full compliance with all applicable laws—to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.
—Mandy Taheri
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Tenants could also file a lawsuit against their landlord, and they are entitled to withhold rent.
—Gabriel L. Schwartz, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
The high court did not rule on whether Vullo had immunity, something the Second Circuit decided she was entitled to in Thursday’s ruling.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
With respect to the recent data sharing between CMS and DHS, HHS acted entirely within its legal authority—and in full compliance with all applicable laws—to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.
—Mandy Taheri
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Tenants could also file a lawsuit against their landlord, and they are entitled to withhold rent.
—Gabriel L. Schwartz, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
The high court did not rule on whether Vullo had immunity, something the Second Circuit decided she was entitled to in Thursday’s ruling.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entitle. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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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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