qualify
/ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪ/verb3 syllables
Qualify means: specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement.
Synonyms for qualify8
verb, as in specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
verb, as in describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
verb, as in prove capable or fit; meet requirements
verb, as in make fit or prepared
verb, as in add a modifier to a constituent
Opposites of qualify
What does qualify mean?7
verb
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement“The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life”
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of“You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist”
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
make fit or prepared“Your education qualifies you for this job”
add a modifier to a constituent
pronounce fit or able“She was qualified to run the marathon”
make more specific“qualify these remarks”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Qualify in a sentence
- You need at least three members to qualify.DJ_Saidez
- We'll decide on the team as and when we qualify.yavuzt
- Writing a children's book doesn't qualify you to comment on healthcare.rul
- In French, adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they qualify.Eldad
- How early do I have to make a reservation to qualify for the discount?CK
- Looks like I qualify to apply to be an advanced contributor now.DJ_Saidez
- A life that is not spent to the fullest doesn't qualify as an optimal life, quite simply.LoverofEnglish
- In order to qualify for the homestay you must have an interview with the sponsors.CM
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of qualify
as a verb
- past tense
- qualified
- present participle
- qualifying
- third-person singular
- qualifies