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1
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
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2
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
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3
to give a right to
- this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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- empower,
- enable,
- enfranchise,
- license
- (also licence)
- accredit,
- certificate,
- certify,
- charter
- [British],
- ratify
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4
to give official or legal power to
- passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law
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The first known use of qualify was in 1533
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