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English to English adjective
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(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something |  | Example: able to swim
she was able to program her computer
we were at last able to buy a car
able to get a grant for the project
source: wordnet30
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Fit; adapted; suitable. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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have the skills and qualifications to do things well | | Example: able teachers
a capable administrator
children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
source: wordnet30
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having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity | | Example: able to learn
human beings are able to walk on two feet
Superman is able to leap tall buildings
source: wordnet30
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having a strong healthy body | | Example: an able seaman
every able-bodied young man served in the army
source: wordnet30 verb
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To make able; to enable; to strengthen. | | source: webster1913
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