ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz kənˈdɪʃən dɪsˈpoʊz dɪˈspəʊz ˈmɒdɪfaɪ ˈmɑdɪfaɪ

ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt add a modifier to a constituent make more specific qualify these remarks make fit or prepared Your education qualifies you for this job describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover pronounce fit or able She was qualified to run the marathon The nurses were qualified to administer the injections specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life The contract stipulates the dates of the payments prove capable or fit; meet requirements