Entitle / Entitled
Different formsUse entitle in the active form and entitled after be in the passive form. Write 'you are entitled to', not 'you are entitle to'.
Entitle
Use when
You use the active verb to say that a rule, status or scheme gives someone a right to something.
Example
“The scheme entitles eligible officers to reimbursement.”
Entitled
Use when
You use the past participle after be to say that someone has a right to something.
Example
“Eligible officers are entitled to reimbursement.”
Quick check
are entitle to, is entitle to, be entitle to
Usage note