entitle
Translation
to give a right to, to give a title to
Examples
This ticket entitles you to a free drink.
This ticket entitles you to a free drink.
He entitled his book 'My Life'.
He entitled his book 'My Life'.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to give (sb.) the right to have or do (sth.) This ticket entitles you to a free drink.
((sth.)) ((...)) to give a title to (sth.) He entitled his book 'My Life'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: authorize, permit, allow (for rights); name, call, label (for titles)
Etymology
From the prefix 'en-' (to put into) + 'title'. Literally 'to give a title to', which extended to mean 'to give a right or claim to'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'en-' + 'title'. It's about giving someone a 'title' or a right to something.