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be able to

VERB

afford

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allow manage

STRONG

bear incur spare stand support sustain

WEAK

be disposed to have enough for have the means for

Antonyms

STRONG

refuse reject

WEAK

take away

VERB

can

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commit manage take care of

STRONG

may

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cannot

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Like any fan with a bet on the line, Jackson is going to be able to see how much he stands to win or lose as the matches unfold.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In a perfect world, you’d be able to take a helicopter from your home straight to Sofi Stadium during the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"Our work shows that both mitochondrial aging and broader systemic aging are, at least in part, modifiable. If we understand the underlying processes, we may be able to take targeted countermeasures," summarizes Dr. Ermolaeva.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

"Yes, I have 60% hearing loss in my left ear. If you sat on this side of me and tried to tell me a secret, I wouldn't be able to hear you."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I was condemned to eternal perdition if I was going to be able to call my own sister ‘Miss Tansy.’

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

be able to

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