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to entitle
01
to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular
Ditransitive: to entitle sb to a right or privilege | to entitle sb to do sth
02
to give a title to something, such as a book, movie, piece of art, etc.
Transitive: to entitle a work of art or literature
Complex Transitive: to entitle a work of art or literature sth
03
to give someone a particular title that signifies their rank or character
Complex Transitive: to entitle sb sth
entitle
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title
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entitlement
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entitlement
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Example
Owning property in the neighborhood often entitles residents to certain community privileges.
The successful completion of the training program will entitle employees to receive a certification.
Being a citizen of the country will entitle you to certain benefits and privileges.
Owning shares in the company will entitle you to vote at the shareholders' meeting.
Last year, their significant contribution to the project entitled them to recognition and awards.
