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

Of the 1,470 players to qualify, Caglianone had the second-worst season in 2025. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The price can even reach $480 for customers who don’t qualify for the subscriber rate. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Rodriguez finished third, with 28% of the vote, and did not qualify for the November ballot. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

However, homeowners do not need to cite any financial hardship to qualify for relief. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026