Qualify Definition & Meaning
qualify
- verb
- prove capable or fit; meet requirements
- pronounce fit or able; "She was qualified to run the marathon"; "They nurses were qualified to administer the injections"
- make more specific; "qualify these remarks"
- make fit or prepared; "Your education qualifies you for this job"
- 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"; "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments"
- describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of; "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"; "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover"
- add a modifier to a constituent
"Qualify" in song lyrics
See how qualify is used in real songs:
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"His ressurrection made us qualify"
Gospel Gangstas — Live it Up -
"This job is for a man, you don't qualify"
King Sun — Mythological Rapper -
"Whey are you rappin if you don't qualify"
K-Otix — Questions
Words that rhyme with qualify
Usage tips for "qualify"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "qualify" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for qualify to find words that pair well.