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Third Person
entitles
Present Participle
entitling
Past Tense
entitled
Past Participle
entitled
1
to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular
- The successful completion of the training program will entitle employees to receive a certification.
- Owning shares in the company will entitle you to vote at the shareholders' meeting.
- Being a citizen of the country will entitle you to certain benefits and privileges.
- Last year, their significant contribution to the project entitled them to recognition and awards.
- Owning property in the neighborhood often entitles residents to certain community privileges.
2
to give a title to something, such as a book, movie, piece of art, etc.
transitive
- The author decided to entitle her autobiography "Journey of Reflection."
- The filmmaker chose to entitle the documentary "Voices Unheard" to highlight the marginalized narratives.
- After completing the sculpture, the artist carefully entitled it "Eternal Harmony."
- The journalist worked to entitle the article in a way that encapsulated the essence of the story.
- The poet struggled to entitle the collection of poems, searching for a phrase that captured the overall sentiment.
Synonyms:
3
to give someone a particular title that signifies their rank or character
- The renowned scientist was entitled "Fellow of the Royal Society" for their groundbreaking research
- The royal family entitles members "Duke," "Duchess," "Prince," or "Princess" to denote their royal status and lineage.
- The accomplished musician, after winning multiple prestigious awards, was entitled "Maestro".
- The university entitles professors "Professor Emeritus" upon their retirement.
- The organization entitles volunteers "Honorary Member" to recognize their dedication and contributions.