entitle
UK: ɪnˈtaɪ.təl | US: ɪnˈtaɪ.təl
vt. to give someone a right or claim to something
vt. to give a title or name to something (e.g., a book, film)
The word "entitle" originates from Middle English, combining the prefix "en-" (from Old French, meaning "cause to be") with "title" (from Latin "titulus," meaning "inscription, label, or right"). The prefix "en-" transforms the noun "title" into a verb, implying the act of granting a right or naming something. Over time, "entitle" evolved to emphasize both legal rights (e.g., being entitled to benefits) and creative naming (e.g., entitling a book).
This document entitles you to access the restricted area.
The author decided to entitle her novel "Whispers of the Wind."
Employees are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break.
The judge ruled that the law entitles the plaintiff to compensation.
How would you entitle this painting if you could name it?