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What is another word for Eligible? – 125 Eligible Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    qualified suitable fitting proper competent capable proficient skilled adept trained experienced licensed certified authorized entitled deserving worthy meritorious commendable laudable praiseworthy acceptable admissible allowable permissible legitimate lawful legal valid viable eligible qualified certified competent

    Meaning of Eligible

    The primary meaning of the word "Eligible" is having the necessary qualifications or requirements to do something.

    Definitions

    • Having the necessary qualifications or requirements to do something
    • Having the right or privilege to do something
    • Meeting the conditions or standards required to do something

    Etymology of Eligible

    The word "Eligible" comes from the Latin word "eligere," which means "to choose"
    It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe someone or something that has the necessary qualifications or requirements to do something

    Example Uses

    • The eligible candidates for the job will be contacted for an interview
    • She is eligible for a discount on her car insurance due to her good driving record
    • He is eligible to vote in the upcoming election because he is a citizen of the country

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    incompetent unqualified unsuitable unfit improper incapable inexperienced unlicensed uncertified unauthorized ineligible undeserving unworthy unmeritorious disqualifiable disqualified barred banned excluded prohibited illegitimate unlawful illegal invalid

    Related Nouns

    candidate applicant contestant nominee qualifier competitor participant entrant runner bidder aspirant hopeful contender challenger opponent rival suitor claimant petitioner applicant student graduate

    Related Verbs

    qualify apply compete participate enter bid aspire contest challenge oppose rival sue claim petition register enroll join nominate propose recommend

    Related Adjectives

    qualified competent capable proficient skilled adept trained experienced certified authorized legitimate lawful legal valid viable suitable fitting proper acceptable admissible allowable permissible deserving worthy meritorious