qualify vs distinguish

distinguish vs qualify

qualify and distinguish both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
qualify	No	No	Yes	No
distinguish	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, distinguish is a hyponym of qualify; that is, distinguish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than qualify:

qualify: describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
distinguish: be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

Other hyponyms of qualify include differentiate, mark, stamp.

qualify (verb)	distinguish (verb)
make fit or prepared	mark as different
add a modifier to a constituent	identify as in botany or biology, for example
make more specific	be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement	make conspicuous or noteworthy
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of	detect with the senses
pronounce fit or able
prove capable or fit; meet requirements

Difference between qualify and distinguish

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