How early do I have to make a reservation to qualify for the discount?
Source: tatoeba (24469)
Qualify
/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/
Synonyms for "qualify" (256 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (52)
abateaccommodateadaptadjustadjust toalterameliorateanswerascribeassignassuageattributeattuneauthorizationauthorizeavailbe bloodedbe equal tobe okbe successful
Verb(5 words)
Noun(5 words)
Strong matches (76)
Noun(8 words)
crampdeformdenaturedilutediminishdisciplinedistinguishdiversifydodo itdo the jobdraw the lineenableentitleequipextenuatefare wellfarewellfencefill the bill
Show 36 more words
fitfit outfulfillfurnishget bygogo aroundgo great gunsgo offgo overgo over biggo to towngradegraduatehack ithave the qualificationshedgehedge abouthemhem inholdimproveimputeindividualizeindividuatejust dokeep from spreadingkeep within boundsleavenlimitlocalizelullmake a hitmake reservationsmake the grademark
Adjective(2 words)
fit to drink waterintensified noun phrase
Related words (128)
Noun(18 words)
measure samplesmeritmerit selectionmodifier typemumblesnuancenuancespassesprefacingprospectingqualifyingranksspeed descriptorstress test passsweeteningteaching caveatunit of measurevoltage check pass
measure upmeasure up tomeetmeet requirementsmeet with successmelioratemitigatemoderatemodifymodulatemutatenarrowoverthrowpacifypalliatepasspass musterpatentpredicateprepare
Show 72 more words
prevailprosperput in trimput in tunere createre-createreachreadyrealignrebuildreconstructredesignreducerefitreformregisterregulateregulate byrelaterelieveremakerenewreshaperestrainrestrictrestructurerevamprevivering the changessatisfyscantscreenseasonserveserve the purposeset conditionsset limitsset termsshift the sceneshuffle the cardssignalizeslow downsoftenspecializespecifically providestandstand upstintstipulatestipulate forstraitenstretchsubvertsucceedsufficesuittaketake ittempertightentuneturn over a new leafturn the scaleturn the tablesturn the tideturn upside downvaryworkwork a changework wellwork wondersworsen
Verb(14 words)
Adjective(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abate, accommodate, adapt, adjust, adjust to.
- Sentence evidence is available for qualify, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "qualify".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "qualify"
Keep "qualify" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "qualify" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "qualify", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "qualify" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
6 entriesCollocations
5 entriesqualify as eligiblequalify for admissionqualify for honorsqualify the claimqualifying exam
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
In order to qualify for the homestay you must have an interview with the sponsors.
Source: tatoeba (33709)
Let's qualify this gin with tonic water.
Source: tatoeba (61011)
Does my training qualify me to teach?
Source: tatoeba (251153)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "qualify"?
Closest matches include abate, accommodate, adapt, adjust, adjust to.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "qualify"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.