entitle
Meaning
- To give a title to.
- To dignify by an honorary designation.
- To give power or authority (to do something).
- To give rightful ownership.
- To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.
Synonyms
give a name to
intitule
legitimatise
bestow a title of honor upon
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ənˈtaɪtəl/
Etymology
In summary
From Anglo-Norman entitler, from Old French entiteler, (French intituler), from Late Latin intitulāre.
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