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Eligible

🔄 Synonyms of "Eligible"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

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suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
desirablenounWorthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
in line(idiomatic) Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
entitledHaving a legal or moral right or claim to something.
legalnounRelating to the law or to lawyers.
bailable(of a person) Eligible for bail.
pensionableEligible to receive a pension.
worthynounHaving worth, merit, or value.

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ineligiblenounNot eligible; forbidden to do something.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Eligible"

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WordDefinition
in line(idiomatic) Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
entitledverbHaving a legal or moral right or claim to something.
worthyHaving worth, merit, or value.
legalRelating to the law or to lawyers.
bailable(of a person) Eligible for bail.
pensionableEligible to receive a pension.
desirableWorthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
qualifiedMeeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.
admissibilitynounThe state or quality of being admissible or allowable.
qualificationnounThe act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.
admissibleCapable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.
qualifyingnounAn examination that must be taken in order to qualify.
availableReadily obtainable.
authorisedAlternative spelling of authorized. [Explicitly allowed.]
bankableCertain to bring profit and success, especially in the entertainment industry.
acceptedGenerally approved, believed, or recognized.
applicableSuitable for application, relevant.
authorizedverbExplicitly allowed.
ableHaving the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.

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