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entitle

  • /ənˈtaɪtəl/ Canada
  • /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ UK
  • /ɛnˈtaɪ.təl/ UK

Rhymes with -aɪtəl

Where it comes from

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

verb entitles · entitling · entitled · entitule · intitle

  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.
  5. To give a title to a book, film, play, etc. His autobiography, entitled Life of a Driver, was a best-seller.

Similar: name, give a title to a book

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