ENTITLING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

entitling

verb

present participle of entitle

as in authorizing

to give a right to the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens

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as in naming

to give a name to apart from the obvious, she couldn't decide what to entitle her painting of a vase with flowers

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Recent Examples of entitling The ruling gave hijras official status as a minority community, entitling them to various forms of government assistance. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026 The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026 The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition. — Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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Some commentators have incorrectly characterized the memo as authorizing cyber letters of marque or privateers.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Last month, federal officials denied Arkansas' request to extend its waiver authorizing the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me program, or ARHOME, through 2031.

— Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of authorizing

Verb

Parents are naming guardians for their children in case they are detained or deported, while others have stopped working, shopping or even leaving home, relying instead on neighbors and churches.

— Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Ask for the specific reasons in writing, specifically naming the adverse action notice requirement.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of naming

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To be eligible for Chime Plus status, receive either 1) a single $200+ qualifying direct deposit; or 2) $400+ in cumulative qualifying direct deposits to your Chime Checking Account in the preceding 34 days.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
David Moyes’ side were agonisingly close to qualifying for Europe for the first time since 2017-18, only to finish 13th after a late collapse.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of qualifying

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The American singer gave KiiiKiii a shoutout during an interview with The Korea Times, calling them a strong fifth-generation group that stands out.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Among them, offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand opted against taking what was effectively a demotion, with play-calling duties going to a more veteran coach (eventually, Frank Reich), and left, too.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of calling

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This move allowed the company to provide better product-level life cycle assessment data enabling digital product passport creation across its product portfolio.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Internally at the studios, copyright divisions spend their energy targeting larger criminal operations enabling these digital pirates — the hives sharing and disseminating premium content.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of enabling

Verb

Related Dedicate a Media Wall If a TV is an important element to some within your home and others prefer the elegance of a standalone fireplace, Soto recommends designating a separate wall for the TV.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
However, parents, social workers and shrinks got involved, saying that designating the classes hurt the students’ feelings and self-esteem.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of designating

Verb

The five-member governing body is guaranteed at least one new face, with four candidates vying for the open 4th District seat now that Doug Chaffee will be terming out at the end of the year.

— Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.

— Grace Hase, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

Definition of terming

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