qualify | Definition of qualify

1 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

Synonyms of qualify

modify

Words Related to qualify

alter, color, distort, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp

narrow

Near Antonyms of qualify

broaden, expand, widen

2 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

Synonyms of qualify

equip, fit, prepare, ready, season, train

Words Related to qualify

accustom, adapt, adjust, condition, groom, habituate, shape, tailor

authorize, entitle

empower, enable

educate, indoctrinate, instruct, school, teach, tutor

3 to give a right to

this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price

Synonyms of qualify

authorize, entitle, privilege

Words Related to qualify

empower, enable, enfranchise, license (also licence)

approve, endorse (also indorse)

allow, let, permit

accredit, certificate, certify, charter [British], ratify

legitimize, sanction, validate, warrant

reaccredit, reapprove, recertify, recharter, revalidate

Near Antonyms of qualify

disable, disempower, disenfranchise

decertify

disallow, forbid, proscribe

delegitimize, invalidate, nullify

Antonyms of qualify

disqualify

4 to give official or legal power to

passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law

Synonyms of qualify

accredit, authorize, certify, charter [British], commission, empower, enable, invest, license (also licence), vest, warrant

Words Related to qualify

approve, clear, credential, endorse (also indorse), OK (or okay), sanction

affirm, confirm, validate

inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, instate, swear in

allow, let, permit

enfranchise, entitle, privilege

Near Antonyms of qualify

ban, bar, block, constrain, deny, disallow, disbar, discourage, disenfranchise, disfranchise, exclude, hinder, hold back, impede, inhibit, obstruct, prevent, shut out, stop

enjoin, forbid, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe, veto

Antonyms of qualify

disqualify

Synonyms and Antonyms of qualify

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