entitle

entitle (one) to (do something)

To allow or authorize someone to do something. That pass entitles us to go backstage and meet the band. Good news—this coupon entitles you to save 20% on your entire purchase!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

entitle someone to do something

[for something] to qualify someone to do something. This ticket entitles you to go in and take a seat. Does this paper entitle me to get a discount?
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • entitle (one) to (do something)
  • entitle to do
  • drive (someone) wild
  • front man
  • big up
  • strike up the band
  • put in force
  • play first chair
  • requisition to (do something)
  • one-hit wonder
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