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

Before choosing any offer, consider confirming the promotional period length, what qualifies for the promotion, how payments are applied and what happens if the promotional balance is not paid in full by the end date. — Louis Denicola, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The award, which is supported Donner Canadian Foundation, qualifies the film for consideration in the Best Documentary Feature category at the 99th Academy Awards. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 July 2026

The 21-year-old was born in Rothley, five miles north of Leicester in England, but qualifies for Scotland through his father, who was born in Glasgow. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Who Can Apply Anyone who is 18 years old or older at the time of application qualifies for the LA28 Volunteer Crew. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2026

Unfortunately, who qualifies for the Robinhood Platinum Card is a little ambiguous. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Every four years, FIFA tries to replicate that magic at the World Cup – not for one club team, but for every country that qualifies. — Jack Cosbie, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026

What in your life experience best qualifies you to serve as a judge? — Schnelle Tonge, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

Not every person facing danger abroad qualifies for asylum in the United States. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026