QUALIFY Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

qualify

verb

ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī

Definition of qualify

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

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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

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as in to entitle

to give a right to this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price

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as in to enable

to give official or legal power to passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law

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Recent Examples of qualify Selvi hopes to qualify as a nurse and eventually work in Singapore. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 While some debt settlement companies require clients to owe at least $10,000 to qualify, FDR accepts consumers with unsecured debts totaling $7,500. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 The measure does not, however, leave any great mystery about how a project qualifies for the new permitting route. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 That's an important credential to apply to university or qualify for certain jobs. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualify

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Depending on the script, an attacker could potentially steal information, modify files or install additional software.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The new generation of therapeutic peptides is chemically modified to resist breakdown in the gastrointestinal tract, where traditional peptide drugs degrade before they can be absorbed.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of modify

Verb

Commercial incentives persist Koh said shipping companies around the world have continued looking for opportunities to navigate the Strait since the conflict erupted, with some operators prepared to accept higher risks and costs.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
The creative team is currently developing the treatment and preparing to engage potential partners about the longer version.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepare

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Zedwell responded by asking to include a redevelopment break clause in the new lease that would entitle them to terminate the lease at 6 months’ notice at any time once the new lease has commenced.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
The allegations against him remain unproven, and he is entitled to the full protections of the United States Constitution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of entitle

Verb

This would enable firms to communicate more effectively about issues, ensuring that any failures yield lessons that could be applied industry-wide.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Trump just last month signed into law legislation that enables him to tariff the top purchasers of Russian crude oil or gas.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of enable

Verb

Storyteller experiments with some next-generation convertible furniture designs to make the new van even more versatile and better equipped for loading up gear.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
After the raid at the home last year, authorities found that almost every room in the house was equipped with surveillance cameras that fed a series of monitors in the parents’ bedroom, Queally said.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of equip

Verb

Representatives Lori Trahan and Jay Obernolte have advanced the FRONTIER Act, which would authorize government intervention against risky models and override some state laws.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation.

— HAVEN DALEY, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of authorize

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Anura is the interface that empowers a small armored crew to seamlessly interact with everything from on-board mission systems to uncrewed teammates.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Olsen and the team created a factory right in the heart of town – employing, and empowering, a community in the process.

— Adam Duxter, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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