entitled to

Meanings

• adjective

  having a right to receive or possess something, typically as a result of entitlement from a law, rule, or contract.

  - "Every citizen is entitled to vote in elections."
  - "The elderly are entitled to discounts on public transportation."

• adjective

  deserving or having a right to receive something, especially a privilege or advantage.

  - "He felt entitled to special treatment because of his wealth."
  - "She believed that her hard work entitled her to a promotion."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with entitled to
entwined , mended , wended

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Variants

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entitled , entitle , entitles , entitling

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Etymology

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From Old French 'entitel', meaning 'to title, to name' or 'to set right'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'entitled' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In the United States, the term 'entitled' is often used in relation to government benefits, such as Social Security and Medicare.

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Related Concepts

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1. privilege: A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

2. entitlement mentality: A mindset in which individuals believe they are inherently deserving of rewards or special treatment without having to earn them.

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Culture

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The concept of being entitled to something is a fundamental human desire and is explored extensively in literature and philosophy. In literature, characters may become entitled to power, wealth, or privileges, leading to their downfall. In philosophy, the concept of entitlement is often discussed in relation to morality and ethics.

How to Memorize "entitled to"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a title or deed, symbolizing their entitlement to something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'entitled' with the idea of deserving or having a right to something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Citizen Is Titled' to remember the definition of entitled.

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