be-qualifyv.
/bɪˈkwɒlɪfʌɪ/ rare.
transitive. To ascribe qualities to, to celebrate the qualities of.
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the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > [verb (transitive)] > as qualified or competent
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1601 B. Jonson Fountaine of Selfe-love iv. iii. sig. G4 How he do's all to be qualifie her!.. As if there were not others in place, as..Polite, as she. View more context for this quotation
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