qualify for

qualify for

1. To earn or fulfill the requirements for something; to be or become eligible for something. In order to qualify for a sales tax rebate, you must fill out a form and provide original receipts for all purchases being claimed.

2. To cause someone to fulfill the requirements to be or do something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "qualify" and "for." The company is offering to pay for me to do a master's degree that will qualify me for a senior management position in the business. Your age, income, and family status are just a few factors that may or may not qualify you for welfare.

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qualify someone for something

to enable someone to meet the requirements for something. His years with the company qualified him for pension. Does this ticket qualify me for the drawing?

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qualify for something

to meet the requirements for something. I'm sorry, you do not qualify for this job. I don't qualify for it.

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qualify for

v.

1. To be competent or eligible for something, such as an office, job, or benefit: After one year on the job, you will qualify for a raise.

2. To cause someone to be competent or eligible for something: That certificate qualifies you for a promotion.

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