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suffice vs qualify

qualify vs suffice

suffice and qualify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suffice No No Yes No
qualify No No Yes No
As verbs, qualify is a hyponym of suffice; that is, qualify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than suffice:
  • suffice: be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
  • qualify: prove capable or fit; meet requirements
Other hyponyms of suffice include bridge over, keep going, tide over, go a long way, function, serve, measure up, go around.
suffice (verb) qualify (verb)
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity make fit or prepared
add a modifier to a constituent
make more specific
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
pronounce fit or able
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
Difference between suffice and qualify

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