qualifies
v.v. to have the right skills, experience, or qualities to do a job or join a group. It also means to pass a test or reach a standard that lets you move to the next level.
v. to meet the necessary criteria or requirements for a specific position, privilege, or status. Often describes reaching a required standard in a competition to progress to a subsequent stage.
She qualifies for the discount because she is a student.
After winning the regional race, the young athlete qualifies for the national championships held in the capital.
The applicant qualifies for the senior role based on her extensive experience in international law, though she must still complete a local certification to practice in this jurisdiction.
Often used with the preposition 'for' when referring to a benefit or 'as' when referring to a category.
he qualifies to the racehe qualifies for the raceWhen expressing eligibility for an event or benefit, the verb takes the preposition 'for' rather than 'to'.