QUALIFY Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

qualify

verb

ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī

Definition of qualify

as in to modify

to limit the meaning of (as a noun) qualifying the noun "adventure" in the title of your story with a descriptive adjective would make it more attention-grabbing

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as in to prepare

to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function raising five children has qualified her to be an advice columnist on parenting

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as in to entitle

to give a right to this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price

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as in to enable

to give official or legal power to passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law

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Recent Examples of qualify There are also no longer $0 premiums offered to 4 million standalone Part D drug plan enrollees who got them last year, though enrollees who qualify for low-income subsidies may still get $0 premiums, per a KFF analysis. — Caroline Catherman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 If a governor does not opt in, that state's taxpayers can still make donations to SGOs and receive the tax credit, but families in that state won't qualify for scholarships or vouchers to pay for educational expenses. — Cory Turner, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026 Freedom, meanwhile, argued that the response left unanswered the central question of what standards the WNBA applies when deciding who qualifies to compete. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Including qualifying rounds, this year's UEFA Champions League will feature 81 teams from 53 UEFA member countries. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualify

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Verb

The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its annual report Tuesday.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
For most people, manually modifying system firmware introduces additional risks.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of modify

Verb

The foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Nick Sirianni addresses Barkley's return Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the importance of getting Barkley back as the team prepares for Monday night's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepare

Verb

Sony Pictures Classics released it that April, and the movie became a cult classic that spawned a 2016 sequel entitled Punk’s Dead.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Their errors could, for example, deprive resources from real emergencies or deny benefits a person is entitled to.

— Anat Lior, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of entitle

Verb

Chinese clinical tools, medical devices, and enabling technologies are likely to become increasingly central, as well.

— Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The vulnerability, called P2PShell, impacts a coding language that powers 70% of the world’s websites, enabling hackers to remotely execute code or gain access to information stored on servers.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of enable

Verb

Starship and Orion will dock as part of Artemis III but the SpaceX vehicle won't be equipped with a crew cabin for the mission's astronauts to enter.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Pressure is something Kessler feels equipped to handle, even while acknowledging that the stakes are high and that all the noise about the high price the team paid to acquire him only increased the volume.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of equip

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Polis also authorized the use of National Guard members to assist with rescue efforts in southwest Colorado.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Scams involving direct payments A scammer tricks you into authorizing a wire transfer, sending money through a payment app or purchasing gift cards.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of authorize

Verb

That's the belief behind a university program committed to empowering students who are in prison.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Dames’ goal has always been to empower women with styles that could walk them throughout the day, balancing an aesthetic rooted in sleek designs and drenched in an ever-present Bauhaus inspiration with comfort and versatility.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

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