Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Entitle"

A: to believe in one self and deserving privileges and special treatment

A: When someone is described as “entitled” it means that person believes that they are inherently deserving of special treatment or privileges. It is a negative thing to be called.

A: To be entitled to something means is the belief of someone that they are more deserving of something than others.
Example: “The promotion was given to Tommy.”
“I can't believe it. I was entitled to that promotion, and you know it.”

A: In this context it means that she thinks she deserves privileges or special treatment.

A: ^especially someone who thinks they are better than everyone else because of this. The word is very negative

A: Entitled is an adjective that describes somebody as deserving of something. In America, when somebody calls somebody entitled, they mean that the person thinks they deserve something that they actually do not.

I think I’m entitled to some of that pie you made since I paid for the ingredients. So, can I have a slice?

Guy: Hey, if I give you a dollar can you watch my dog for a second while I go to the store? Thanks! (walks away without a response)
Girl: Who does he think he is? Does he actually think I have time to wait around for just a dollar? He must be entitled!

A: Because she worked hard she felt entitled to have a beer.


Children are entitled to receive love from their parents.


I’m entitled to receive my paycheck according to our agreement.

A: I most often hear this word in its adjective form, "entitled", rather than the verb form:

Rich kids feel entitled to whatever they want.

Conservatives think liberals feel entitled to "free stuff" like universal healthcare.

I am entitled to my own opinion.

A: Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

A: Eligible just means that you're capable of receiving. You may be eligible for an award (best actor in a movie), but that doesn't mean you'll receive it! If you're entitled to something ("entitled to" as opposed to "entitled for"), that means you are supposed to have it; it should be yours.

A: The simpler "title" can be used in cases of "title vs. entitle."

Entitle seems a bit more restrictive; in the samples above, it wouldn't make sense to use "entitle" vs. "title." If you're writing a paper, you might want to consult whatever writing guidelines are used for your school/paper. It seems that some will go with one form over the other.

https://writingexplained.org/entitled-vs-titled-difference

A: "Entitled" means you have the right to something. It means it is owed to you.

"I am entitled to my opinion."
"People are entitled to food, water, and shelter."
"He is entitled to manage his own life."

"Qualified" means you have the capability for something. It means you have the skills, status, etc. to do something.

"He is qualified to work here."
"She was qualified to perform surgery."

A: Entitled=ownership
Titled=named

You are entitled to your opinion.

My essay is titled, "Christopher Columbus."

Hope this helps!

A: Entitle: means you have a right to it.
"She is entitled to know what happened."
Qualify: to be able to do something
"She qualifies for the final."

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A: This sounds natural. But a lady from America, Australia, UK, etc. would think the person saying this to her was an asshole. It sounds like a man demanding a woman serve him. This is not good.

“Everyone is entitled to be spoiled sometimes” would be better. This sounds like both women and men treat each other when they need it.