Synonyms for

Qualify

Verb / ˈkwɑ:lʌˌfaɪ / Another word for qualify — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to meet the necessary requirements or standards for something; to make someone or something eligible for something

Synonyms & similar words

measureup condition stipulate characterise modify disqualify dispose restrict specify characterize pass fulfill satisfy authorize certify entitle enable permit validate warrant accredit approve confirm endorse license sanction vet

Synonyms by register

Formal

entitle authorize empower validate

Informal

pass make the cut get in be good enough

Literary

befit suit

Antonyms

disqualify disallow ban prohibit veto reject

Common collocations

  • qualify for
  • qualify as
  • qualify the statement
  • qualify for a job
  • qualify for a loan
  • qualify for the Olympics
  • qualify the remark

Word family

noun qualification
verb qualify
adjective qualified
adverb qualifyingly

Usage note

The verb 'qualify' can mean to meet the requirements for something or to limit or modify a statement. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. She needs to qualify for the championship by winning her next match.
  2. To qualify for the job, you need to have a college degree.
  3. If you work hard, you can qualify for the promotion.
  4. To qualify for the loan, you need to have a good credit score.
  5. He needs to qualify for the program by passing the entrance exam.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle. (Steve Jobs)
  • No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. (Eleanor Roosevelt)
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. (Theodore Roosevelt)

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