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

Loans, aid and more My fiance still qualifies for Grad PLUS loans. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

The new guidance and the Fayetteville investigation reopen an old and bitter civil rights fight over discipline in the nation's K-12 schools — and what qualifies as discrimination. — Cory Turner, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Eight Sleep’s Pod already qualifies for HSA and FSA reimbursement through the fintech Truemed. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

The award qualifies the film for Oscar consideration and comes with a prize of a $60,000 Panavision camera package. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026

Lamont countered that his tax cuts have essentially eliminated the income tax for a family of four with two children that qualifies for the state and federal earned income tax credit and earns less than $55,000 per year. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

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