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

Trump did not say how the tips should be submitted to the federal government or who would decide whether a claim qualifies for a reward. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

This 2-in-1 laptop also qualifies as an ultraportable, thanks to its low-profile 14-inch touch-screen. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 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

Clean that up before seeking emergency financing, and confirm with the lender what qualifies as borrowing support. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

As a result of the win, the film automatically qualifies for submission to the Best International Feature category of the Oscars. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Once a food already qualifies as organic, ROC asks three extra questions. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

The measure does not, however, leave any great mystery about how a project qualifies for the new permitting route. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Although not a native (he was born in Frenchton, West Virginia), Harper qualifies as the Cincinnati Kid. — James Wolcott, Air Mail, 10 Oct. 2026