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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

Example Sentences

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However, regional grid operator PJM Interconnection conducted studies suggesting the plant might not be able to fully connect to the grid until 2031, given a massive backlog of new energy projects and necessary transmission upgrades.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

They cite an expected margin squeeze as the airline is unlikely to be able to entirely pass on jet-fuel-cost increases to ticket prices due to fears it would hurt travel demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But where UK users can currently opt out of seeing these while using the app for free, they will no longer be able to do so under its changes.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

If you were operating entirely within that framework, you might not even be able to take paid leave for a nonelective surgery.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

There was no way Jonah would be able to casually lean forward, open the file, then look at and memorize its contents.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix