entitle
Meaning: To give someone the right to do or have something
The word 'entitle' means to give someone a legal right or claim to something, or to give a name or title to something. It's commonly used when discussing rights, benefits, or permissions that someone has earned or deserves. In everyday speech, we often use it to describe what someone is allowed to do or receive.
Examples
- Your membership entitles you to free access to all our facilities. 您的会员资格使您有权免费使用我们所有的设施。Su membresía le da derecho a acceso gratuito a todas nuestras instalaciones.会員資格により、すべての施設を無料でご利用いただけます。회원 자격으로 모든 시설을 무료로 이용하실 수 있습니다.
- She felt entitled to an explanation after waiting so long. 等了这么久,她觉得自己有权得到一个解释。Ella sentía que tenía derecho a una explicación después de esperar tanto tiempo.長い間待った後、彼女は説明を受ける権利があると感じました。오래 기다린 후, 그녀는 설명을 들을 권리가 있다고 느꼈습니다.
- The book was entitled 'A Journey Through Time'. 这本书的书名是《时间之旅》。El libro se titulaba «Un viaje a través del tiempo».その本は「時間の旅」と題されていました。그 책의 제목은 '시간 여행'이었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'entiteler', from Late Latin 'intitulare' meaning 'to give a title to', from 'in-' (in) + 'titulus' (title, inscription). Originally meant 'to give a name to'; the sense of 'to give a right to' appeared in the 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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