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be able to

Definition for be able to

verb as in afford

Strongest matches

Strong matches

bear, incur, spare, stand, support, sustain

Weak matches

be disposed to, have enough for, have the means for

verb as in can

Strongest matches

commit, manage, take care of

Strong match

Weak matches

be capable of, be equal to, be up to, be within one's area, be within one's control, can do, cut the mustard, have it made, lie in one's power, make it, make out, make the grade

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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