(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "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"
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competent
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist"
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synonymous
(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
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related
being connected or associated; "painting and the related arts"; "school-related activities"; "related to micelle formation is the...ability of detergent actives to congregate at oil-water interfaces"
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suitable
suitable for the desired purpose; "Is this a suitable dress for the office?"
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appropriate
meant or adapted for an occasion or use; "a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"; "not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy"