Answer: qualifies

AnswerCrossword Clue
QUALIFIESHedges
qualifiesMake (something extreme or undesirable) less severe or extreme
qualifiesBe entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition
qualifiesAttribute a specified quality to something; describe something as
qualifiesBecome officially recognized as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity by satisfying the relevant conditions or requirements, typically by undertaking a course of study and passing examinations
qualifiesBe or make properly entitled to be classed in a particular way
qualifiesAlter the strength or flavor of (something, esp. a liquid)
qualifiesMake (someone) competent or knowledgeable enough to do something
qualifiesOfficially recognize or establish (someone) as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity
qualifiesMake (a statement or assertion) less absolute; add reservations to
qualifiesQUALIFY, to be eligible after having the necessary requirements
qualifiesBecome eligible for a competition or its final rounds, by reaching a certain standard or defeating a competitor
qualifies(of a word or phrase) Attribute a quality to (another word, esp. a preceding noun)