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

The host of the soccer World Cup automatically qualifies, and Olympic host countries automatically get spots in every event. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The larger tournament could mean a fourth game each year, provided that Kansas qualifies for the championship. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Forgiven debt over $600 is treated as taxable income by the IRS unless the borrower qualifies for an insolvency exception or another exclusion, which can shrink the real-world benefit further. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The nominations arrive at a moment when the question of what actually qualifies as K-pop, especially for awards purposes, is a subject of contention. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Consider these private options 7 steps to compare private student lenders My fiance still qualifies for Grad PLUS loans. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

The way Jones sees it, his schedule is loaded with top-caliber competition, so whether Chaminade qualifies for the Open 8 or not, nothing really changes for his team. — Chris Hays, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

But Israel’s intent was to defeat an armed terrorist organization, whose express intent is to destroy the Israeli people (which qualifies as genocide). — Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026

As has been case with the mothership series starring Manuel Garcia Rulfo, the idea is to film in Los Angeles if the spinoff qualifies for a California tax credit. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026