Entitle

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

Definitions of entitle

verb to give someone the right to do or have something

Example Sentences

A1 You are entitled to a free drink with your meal.

A2 As a citizen, you are entitled to certain rights and privileges.

B1 Employees are entitled to paid vacation time.

B2 The contract entitles you to a refund if the product is faulty.

C1 Being a shareholder entitles you to vote at the annual meeting.

C2 Winning the competition entitled her to a cash prize and a trip to Paris.

Examples of entitle in a Sentence

formal The terms of the contract clearly state what benefits the employee is entitled to.

informal You're entitled to a refund if the product doesn't meet your expectations.

slang She thinks she's entitled to special treatment just because she's the boss's daughter.

figurative Being born into a wealthy family doesn't entitle you to success without hard work.

Grammatical Forms of entitle

• past tense: entitled
• plural: entitles
• comparative: more entitled
• superlative: most entitled
• present tense: entitles
• future tense: will entitle
• perfect tense: has entitled
• continuous tense: is entitling
• singular: entitles
• positive degree: entitle
• infinitive: to entitle
• gerund: entitling
• participle: entitled

Origin and Evolution of entitle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'entitle' originated from the Old French word 'entituler', which was derived from the Latin word 'intitulare' meaning 'to give a title to'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'entitle' was used in the context of granting a title or right to someone. Over time, its usage expanded to include the concept of deserving or having a right to something based on certain criteria.