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[ verb ] give the right to
Examples "The Freedom of Information Act entitles you to request your FBI file" Used in print ("Editorials"...)When a man is laid_to_rest , he is entitled to stay_put . (John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)Editor_Foss stated , `` Of their guilt there can be no_doubt but they are entitled to sufficient time to prepare for trial , and a fair trial '' . (Howard Fast, April Morning....)It was the opinion of some of us that these must be part of the Committeemen who had been in the Battle_of_the_North_Bridge , which entitled them to a sort of veteran status , and we felt that if they employed this tactic , it was likely enough the best one . (Leo Lemon, "Catch Up With" and "Something to...)The sweep of space , the delicate counterbalance of the white masses , the over-all completeness and unity , the originality and imagination , all entitle it to be called an authentic masterpiece . Related terms |
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[ verb ] give a title to
Synonyms Used in print (Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)A Birmingham newspaper printed in a column for children an article entitled `` The True Story of Guy_Fawkes '' , which began : An amazing article in the Manchester_Guardian of last November , entitled `` Fate of Redundant Churches '' , states than an Archbishops ' Commission `` reported last month that in the Church_of_England alone there are 790 churches which are redundant now , or will be in 20 years ' time . |
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[ verb ] give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
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