entitles

Verb

entitle (third-person singular simple present entitles, present participle entitling, simple past and past participle entitled)

1. To give a title to.
   • The deed entitled her to an undivided interest in the property.

   Synonyms:

   designate

2. To dignify by an honorary designation.

   Synonyms:

   elevate, ennoble, invest

3. To give power or authority (to do something).
   • A passport entitles the bearer to travel to other countries.

   Synonyms:

   empower, enable, qualify

4. To give rightful ownership.
5. To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.
   • His autobiography, entitled Life of a Driver, was a best-seller.