Synonyms of qualifies

qualifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of qualify

1

as in modifies

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 & Similar Words

• modifies
• alters
• misrepresents
• distorts
• narrows
• misstates
• colors
• warps
• perverts
• twists

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expands
• widens
• broadens

2

as in prepares

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 & Similar Words

• prepares
• equips
• enables
• fits
• trains
• teaches
• adapts
• readies
• adjusts
• entitles
• seasons
• conditions
• authorizes
• empowers
• shapes
• educates
• habituates
• tailors
• schools
• accustoms
• grooms
• instructs
• indoctrinates
• tutors

3

as in entitles

to give a right to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entitles
• authorizes
• enables
• empowers
• permits
• privileges
• allows
• approves
• endorses
• licenses
• certifies
• lets
• certificates
• legitimizes
• ratifies
• validates
• enfranchises
• accredits
• warrants
• sanctions
• recertifies
• reapproves
• reaccredits
• charters
• revalidates
• recharters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualifies
• disables
• forbids
• proscribes
• disallows
• invalidates
• disenfranchises
• nullifies
• disempowers
• decertifies
• delegitimizes

4

as in enables

to give official or legal power to

passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• authorizes
• empowers
• certifies
• permits
• entitles
• allows
• licenses
• warrants
• invests
• accredits
• approves
• vests
• endorses
• commissions
• confirms
• affirms
• credentials
• charters
• validates
• initiates
• sanctions
• installs
• lets
• privileges
• inaugurates
• inducts
• clears
• instates
• OKs
• swears in
• enfranchises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualifies
• prevents
• excludes
• denies
• blocks
• inhibits
• discourages
• hinders
• stops
• impedes
• disallows
• constrains
• obstructs
• shuts out
• bans
• prohibits
• holds back
• forbids
• bars
• proscribes
• enjoins
• disenfranchises
• disfranchises
• outlaws
• disbars
• vetoes
• interdicts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of qualifies

With sensible policies and an engaged board, the museum qualifies. — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

That qualifies as the most important development for a team that needs Nix at his best to chase a Super Bowl in 2026, but there have been plenty of other subplots to monitor. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

There is no question that Bessent’s activity in the yen market qualifies as that of a Big Player. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

The measure does not specify what qualifies as a unique identifying number and whether its verification would replace the signature verification process. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

With stated plans to invest $50 billion into its Boise campus, Micron easily qualifies. — Mark Dee august 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026

Instead, unless a project qualifies for a waiver — which can include some smaller condominium projects — many transactions will require a full review. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

The Monochrome edition qualifies as a tool for specialists who want the best black-and-white digital photos above all else and don't have the budget for a Leica Q3 or M11 Monochrom. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

The bottom line There's no magic debt number that automatically qualifies you for negotiations with a creditor. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026