be entitled to — to have the right to receive or do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have the right to receive or do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ɪnˈtaɪtld tu/
Korean meaning: ~할 권리가 있다, ~을 받을 자격이 있다
Korean pronunciation: 비 인**타이**틀드 투
Example Sentences
- I ate the whole pizza, so I'm entitled to a food coma.
- Employees are entitled to three weeks of vacation per year.
- After waiting in line for 2 hours, I feel entitled to complain about this service.
be entitled to
NOUN//bi ɪnˈtaɪtld tu//
to have the right to receive or do something
The winner was entitled to the grand prize.
Her status entitled her to exclusive benefits. (TITLE → RIGHTS = ENTITLED → a title or status gives special rights)
Once belittled, now rightfully titled - she's entitled to respect!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
en(안으로) + title(권리서, 자격서)에서 유래. 권리나 자격을 내부에 갖게 되었다는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I ate the whole pizza, so I'm entitled to a food coma.”
“Employees are entitled to three weeks of vacation per year.”
“After waiting in line for 2 hours, I feel entitled to complain about this service.”
“Senior citizens are entitled to free public transportation.”
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