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- When is it appropriate to use titled vs. entitled?
Another usage for 'entitled' is in the sense of 'entitled to', or 'entitlements'; one might use entitled like this "I am entitled to my retirement benefits " which brings about another layer of confusion with using 'entitled ' It seems that a more accurate signal phrase would use a more current word (esp in MLA APA citations)
- synonyms - Do the Phrases Entitled to and Eligible for Mean the . . .
Entitled to and Eligible for have similar meanings, but not the same Entitled to means that person X has the legal right to medical assistance; Person X legally has this right and benefit From the Merriam Webster dictionary, entitled is defined as: : having a right to certain benefits or privileges Eligible for means person X could legally apply for this right to medical assistance; person X
- When did the word entitled gain its second sense of spoiled?
Early examples of 'entitled' as an adjective in the form 'an entitled X' Database searches for instances of entitled as an adjective in phrases of the form "an entitled X," where X refers to a person or group of people, yield matches going back to the 1940s
- Is entitled a passive voice verb or adjective in everyone is . . .
So in the context given it's probably best considered a verb Everyone is very entitled *Everyone is very entitled to respect and dignity The two sentences above, similar to many adjective past-participle contrasts, also have a difference in definition for entitled - spoiled vs giving a rightful claim to possession, privilege, etc
- Is there an adjective for someone who has a sense of entitlement?
You can use "entitled" as an adjective; if the context is right it is implied that this refers to an unreasonable expectation of entitlement Here is an example of this word being used this way, found via Wordnik: I swear these flippin entitled Americans need to just shut the heck up and get what's taken 60 years to make happen and I'm including the public option –" Chris - Seattle
- On the combination between to be allowed to and to be entitled to
Being entitled to do something means that you have a right to do it, no permission is needed, and the entitlement would have to be removed, probably legally, before you could be prevented from doing it For example you may be allowed to sit in your neighbour's garden because she likes you, but if you fall out she can remove the permission
- Word for someone that believes he deserves everything he wants
What's the word for someone that believes he deserves everything he wants? I'm thinking "spoiled" or "entitled", but I'm sure there's a more accurate word out there EDIT: "what do I have against
- Is a comma needed before a quotation? - English Language Usage Stack . . .
Sam developed an annual sweepstakes promotion entitled “The Free Gas Punt Return Game” Do I need a comma after entitled or not?
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