Definition

To give a title or name to something, especially in a formal context.

Example

The author decided to intitule her new book 'A Journey Through Time'.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know they intitule the new law after that famous scientist?

Really? I hadn’t heard about that yet!

Yeah, I think it's great that they honor people like him.

Absolutely! It makes the law feel more significant.

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Root Explanation

Intitule is derived from the Old French 'entituler', which comes from 'en-' (meaning to make) and 'titulus' (meaning title). The word refers to the act of giving a title or name to something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making' ('en-') a 'title' ('titulus') for something — that's how you remember that 'intitule' means to give a title.

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