entitle
Translation
to entitle, to give the right to, to name, to title
Examples
This ticket entitles you to one free drink.
This ticket entitles you to one free drink.
He entitled his book 'The Last Adventure'.
He entitled his book 'The Last Adventure'.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to sth. / to-inf)) to give (sb.) the right to (sth. / do sth.) This ticket entitles you to one free drink.
((sth.)) ((sth.)) to give a title to (sth.) He entitled his book 'The Last Adventure'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: authorize, permit, name, label
Etymology
From 'en-' (to cause to be) + 'title'. Literally, 'to give a title to,' which can mean a name or a right/claim.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'en-' + 'title'. It's about giving someone a 'title' or a right to something.