Entitle Meaning in English
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Definition
To give someone the right to have or do something, or to give a title or name to something (like a book, movie, etc.).
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal or legal contexts: 'entitled to benefits', 'entitled to a refund'. As a verb, it can also mean to give a formal title. Do not confuse 'entitled' (to have a right) with 'titled' (named).
Spanish: dar derecho - titularPortuguese (BR): dar direito - intitularPortuguese (PT): dar direito - intitularChinese (Simplified): 有权 - 命名Chinese (Traditional): 有權 - 命名Hindi: अधिकार देना - नाम देनाArabic: يخول - يُعَنْوِنBengali: অধিকার দেওয়া - নামকরণ করাRussian: давать право - называтьJapanese: 権利を与える - 名付けるVietnamese: trao quyền - đặt tênKorean: 권리를 주다 - 이름을 붙이다Turkish: hak vermek - ad vermekUrdu: حق دینا - نام دیناIndonesian: memberikan hak - memberi judul
Example Sentences
Some people think they’re entitled to special treatment, but that’s not true.
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You are entitled to a free lunch today.
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Parents are entitled to see their children's school records.
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The book is entitled 'Sunrise in the Mountains'.
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If you work here for a year, you’re entitled to paid vacation.
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The article was entitled 'How to Save Money Fast'.
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