Definitions and Examples of allow, approve, qualify
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To give permission or consent for something to happen.
Example
The teacher will allow extra time for students who need it during the exam.
To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
Example
The committee will approve the proposal if it meets all the requirements.
To meet the necessary conditions or requirements for something.
Example
He needs to qualify for the scholarship by submitting his academic records.
Key Differences: allow vs approve vs qualify
- 1Allow means to give permission or consent for something to happen.
- 2Approve means to officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
- 3Qualify means to meet the necessary conditions or requirements for something.
Effective Usage of allow, approve, qualify
- 1Legal Documents: Use allow and approve in legal documents to indicate permission or acceptance.
- 2Job Applications: Use qualify in job applications to describe meeting the necessary qualifications for a position.
- 3Sports Events: Use disqualify in sports events to indicate that a player or team is ineligible to participate.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of disqualify are allow, approve, and qualify. Use these words to indicate permission, acceptance, or meeting necessary conditions. These words can be used in legal documents, job applications, and sports events.
