Antonyms for title


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : tahyt-l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtaɪt l


Definition of title

Origin :
  • c.1300, "inscription, heading," from Old French title (12c.), and in part from Old English titul, both from Latin titulus "inscription, heading," of unknown origin. Meaning "name of a book, play, etc." first recorded mid-14c. The sense of "name showing a person's rank" is first attested 1580s.
  • noun heading, label
  • noun name
  • noun possession, laurel
  • verb name
Example sentences :
  • "No, I suppose not," said Hester, thus disclaiming the title.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • They gave him a title which distinguished him from the others.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • The greatest honor history can bestow is the title of peacemaker.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • They are the volunteers, the owner-drivers of the Corps, many of them men of wealth and title.
  • Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service
  • The use of a title higher than his own flattered the Inspector, and he was moved to graciousness.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • But—if indeed, you are dazzled by the glamour of a title—do not be too confident of his fealty.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • Nero, in which Mattheson sang the title part, was a failure.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • There is no good English equivalent for Soto's title of Adelantado.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • He could do no more—yes, he took up a brush and added the title: "The Last Stand."
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • The publishers objected to the title because they saw in it a touch of sensationalism.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell

Synonyms for title

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