qualify

verb

ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī How to pronounce qualify (audio)
Definition of qualifynext
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 Tokyo Vice was the first in a wave of international productions that have filmed in Japan since the JLOX scheme – offering up to a 50% cash rebate on qualifying spend – was introduced in 2022. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026 If your credit has already been damaged, or your cash flow is too restricted to qualify for a traditional consolidation loan, commercial debt resolution is an alternative strategy. — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Matt taking down the mobsters who wronged him may qualify as an understandable form of street justice, but his next move is unjustifiable. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 The Jamaican women’s team is the first Caribbean team (of any gender to qualify for two consecutive World Cups (2019 and 2023), and Marley served as their global ambassador from 2014 to 2024. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
  1. modify
  2. prepare
  3. entitle
  4. enable
  5. equip
  6. authorize
  7. empower
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  • The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its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
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  • In crowded Chaweng Beach, this 26-room hotel’s high style attracts a stream of beachcombers (prepare to show your key to the hotel gatekeeper).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The United States has starting making arrangements to prepare its key bases to operate for at least 3 months without outside support.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepare
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  • As for the wrestler’s third wife Sky Daily — under Florida law, as surviving spouse — she is entitled to one‑third of her late husband’s estate even if the will or trust excluded her.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The decision entitled the trust to distributions dating back to Wallace’s death, rather than limiting its recovery to the smaller amount Evans and the company argued was payable.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of entitle
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  • 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
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  • Reactions could be split along religious lines—and some belief systems may be better equipped to deal with aliens than others, experts say.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Matching output with prices The research also examined how electricity market conditions could influence the operation of nuclear plants equipped with thermal storage.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 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
  • Florida’s recent move to empower public Higher Education Institutions, or HEIs, to authorize charter schools is another important step in prioritizing family agency in education over school attendance boundaries.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The men make up Fathers & Men of Professional Basketball Players (FAMPBP), a nonprofit organization established in 2009 to empower youth through education and leadership development.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
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