Definitions

qualify

[kwol-uh-fahy] / ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /

VERB

make or become ready, prepared

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certify enable entitle meet pass ready score train

STRONG

authorize capacitate commission condition empower endow equip fit ground permit sanction suffice suit

WEAK

check out come up to snuff cut it earn one's wings fill the bill get by hack it make it make the cut make the grade measure up pass muster

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny fail lose

STRONG

disallow dissatisfy refuse reject

WEAK

allow be lenient be unprepared disqualify

VERB

lessen, restrict

Synonyms

STRONG

abate adapt alter assuage change circumscribe diminish ease limit mitigate moderate modify modulate reduce regulate restrain soften temper vary weaken

Antonyms

STRONG

aggravate continue enlarge expand extend free grow incite increase intensify irritate keep leave alone let go liberate prolong release remain stay strengthen upset worsen

WEAK

allow be lenient be unprepared disqualify

VERB

characterize, distinguish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

describe designate mark

STRONG

ascribe assign attribute impute individualize individuate name predicate signalize singularize

Antonyms

WEAK

allow be lenient be unprepared disqualify

Example Sentences

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To qualify, you must have been married for at least 10 years and be unmarried at the time you apply.

From MarketWatch

In a given month, she helps about 10 to 12 buyers qualify for down-payment assistance.

From MarketWatch

On Dec. 23, Vonn announced on Instagram she had qualified for “my 5th and final Olympics!”

From Los Angeles Times

The 16 teams who have qualified for the Champions League knockout phase play-off draw will find out their opponents on Friday.

From BBC

Many earn a good living but still qualify for benefits under New York law because of their many children.

From The Wall Street Journal