entitle
verb
- to furnish with a title
- allow
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ənˈtaɪtəl/ / /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ / /ɛnˈtaɪ.təl/
verb
Etymology: From Anglo-Norman entitler, from Old French entiteler, (French intituler), from Late Latin intitulāre.
- To give a title to.
“The deed entitled her to an undivided interest in the property.”
- To dignify by an honorary designation.
- To give power or authority (to do something).
“A passport entitles the bearer to travel to other countries.”
- To give rightful ownership.
- To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.
“His autobiography, entitled Life of a Driver, was a best-seller.”