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/
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
💡 Concept
The winner was entitled to the grand prize.
🧠 Mnemonic
Her status entitled her to exclusive benefits. (TITLE → RIGHTS = ENTITLED → a title or status gives special rights)
🎵 Rhyme
Once belittled, now rightfully titled - she's entitled to respect!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bi ɪnˈtaɪtld tu/
🇬🇧 UK/biː ɪnˈtaɪtld tuː/
🌳Etymology
Prefixen--
Roottitle
Suffix--d
🎵Rhyme
titledwhittledbelittled
titled
whittled
belittled
🔗Collocations
be entitled to compensation
be entitled to benefits
be entitled to a refund
fully entitled
legally entitled
be entitled to vote
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I ate the whole pizza, so I'm entitled to a food coma.”
“Employees are entitled to three weeks of vacation per year.”
😄 Fun example
“After waiting in line for 2 hours, I feel entitled to complain about this service.”
“Senior citizens are entitled to free public transportation.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
have the right toqualify fordeservemeritwarrant
Antonyms
be deniedbe prohibitedbe excluded
Related
privilegeeligibilityqualificationauthorizationpermission
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