entitled to — having the right to have or do something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the right to have or do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtaɪtəld tuː/
Example Sentences
- My cat acts like she's entitled to my entire bed every night.
- Employees are entitled to 15 days of annual leave.
- He thinks he's entitled to cut in line because he's wearing expensive clothes.
entitled to
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈtaɪtəld tuː/]
having the right to have or do something
The contest winner was entitled to the grand prize.
Her achievement made her entitled to exclusive benefits. (TITLE → RIGHTS = ENTITLED TO → a title gives you special rights)
A title made her entitled to benefits that were truly vital.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'entitler' and Latin 'titulus' meaning 'label' or 'inscription'. The phrase developed to mean 'having a right or claim to something' through the sense of having a proper title or claim.
Breakdown
en- (put into) + title (from Latin titulus, a label/right) + -ed (past participle/adjective) + to (preposition indicating direction/purpose) = entitled to (having the right to)
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📝Examples
“My cat acts like she's entitled to my entire bed every night.”
“Employees are entitled to 15 days of annual leave.”
“He thinks he's entitled to cut in line because he's wearing expensive clothes.”
“Citizens over 65 are entitled to free public transportation.”
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