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Definition entitle in British English

entitle verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈtaɪt(ə)l/
1

to give someone the right to do something

Example

The people who are entitled to vote should be aware of that fact.

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2

to give a title to a book, poem, or piece of music

Example

Her first novel was entitled More Innocent Times.

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Definition entitle in British English