Synonyms of qualify

qualify

verb

ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī 

1

as in to modify

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

• modify
• alter
• distort
• misrepresent
• narrow
• misstate
• pervert
• warp
• color
• twist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expand
• broaden
• widen

2

as in to prepare

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

• prepare
• equip
• enable
• ready
• train
• fit
• season
• teach
• adjust
• condition
• adapt
• entitle
• authorize
• shape
• tailor
• educate
• empower
• habituate
• accustom
• groom
• instruct
• school
• indoctrinate
• tutor

3

as in to entitle

to give a right to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entitle
• authorize
• enable
• permit
• empower
• privilege
• allow
• approve
• license
• endorse
• let
• certify
• certificate
• validate
• ratify
• legitimize
• enfranchise
• sanction
• accredit
• warrant
• charter
• recertify
• reaccredit
• reapprove
• revalidate
• recharter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualify
• disable
• forbid
• invalidate
• nullify
• disallow
• proscribe
• disenfranchise
• disempower
• decertify
• delegitimize

4

as in to enable

to give official or legal power to

passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enable
• authorize
• empower
• permit
• certify
• entitle
• license
• allow
• warrant
• invest
• approve
• charter
• accredit
• vest
• commission
• confirm
• endorse
• validate
• sanction
• affirm
• initiate
• OK
• let
• install
• privilege
• inaugurate
• induct
• credential
• swear in
• clear
• instate
• enfranchise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualify
• prevent
• exclude
• deny
• stop
• discourage
• hinder
• impede
• inhibit
• shut out
• disallow
• constrain
• obstruct
• ban
• hold back
• block
• bar
• prohibit
• forbid
• enjoin
• veto
• outlaw
• disenfranchise
• disbar
• disfranchise
• proscribe
• interdict

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of qualify

Gifts can be limited in amount, or they can be limited to a purpose such as to reduce estate taxes or to qualify for a government program. — Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Citizens who live outside of Colorado do not qualify for in-state tuition, and that makes offering the rates to undocumented students unconstitutional, the DOJ argued. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 23 July 2026

While driving most of his 12-year career for Hendrick, Bowman has eight Cup Series victories and has qualified for the playoffs seven times since 2018. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

To qualify for food stamps, applicants must earn less than 130% of the federal poverty level, or about $42,000 a year for a family of four. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 23 July 2026