entitled

1. 1
   adjective

   Allowed to have or do something because a right or rule gives it to you.

   Like having a ticket that lets you into the show.

   Members are entitled to a free meal at every event.

   After the divorce, she was entitled to half of the savings.

   Similareligible, qualified

   Oppositeineligible

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2. 2
   adjectivefiguratively

   Acting like you deserve special treatment that you have not earned.

   Like a kid who thinks he should always go first just because.

   He is so entitled that he expects everyone to do his work for him.

   The entitled customer demanded a full refund without any receipt.

   Similarspoiled, presumptuous, arrogant, demanding

   Oppositehumble, modest

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3. 3
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of entitle. Use this form when a right or title was already given to someone.

   The new law entitled every worker to paid sick leave.

   Her years of service entitled her to a full pension.

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4. 4
   adjective

   Given a certain name as its title, like a book or a song.

   Like a label on a box that tells you its name.

   She read a poem entitled "The Road Not Taken."

   He wrote a short story entitled "My Life at Sea."

   Similartitled, called, named

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