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entitle

verb

  1. to furnish with a title
  2. allow
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ənˈtaɪtəl/ / /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ / /ɛnˈtaɪ.təl/

verb

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

  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.