verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Canada:/ənˈtaɪtəl/
UK:/ənˈtaɪ.təl/
UK:/ɛnˈtaɪ.təl/
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rhymes with -aɪtəl
CMU ARPABET:EH0 N T AY1 T AH0 L
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
CMU ARPABET 2:IH0 N T AY1 T AH0 L
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
verb
Meaning 1
To give a title to.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
The deed entitled her to an undivided interest in the property.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
2
verb
Meaning 2
To dignify by an honorary designation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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verb
Meaning 3
To give power or authority (to do something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
A passport entitles the bearer to travel to other countries.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
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4
verb
Meaning 4
To give rightful ownership.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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5
verb
Meaning 5
To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
His autobiography, entitled Life of a Driver, was a best-seller.
Meaning relationships
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verb
Meaning 6
give a title to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: title
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: name, call
Narrower terms: proclaim
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verb
Meaning 7
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.