ABLE Synonyms

• (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

• possibly accepting or permitting

• having the requisite qualities for

• have the skills and qualifications to do things well

• highly skilled

• successfully completed or brought to an end

• settled securely and unconditionally

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

• at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

• mentally quick and resourceful

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

• properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

• legally qualified or sufficient

• adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional

• producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

• works well as a means or remedy

• exerting force or influence

• existing in fact; not theoretical; real

• ready for service

• being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

• meeting adequate standards for a purpose

• physically and mentally sound or healthy

• a display of bad temper

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• the manner in which something fits

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

• be agreeable or acceptable to

• be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

• make fit

• insert or adjust several objects or people

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• conform to some shape or size

• provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• make correspond or harmonize

• endowed with talent or talents

• having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

• morally admirable

• benefit

• moral excellence or admirableness

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes

• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

• completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')

• having the normally expected amount

• deserving of esteem and respect

• promoting or enhancing well-being

• agreeable or pleasing

• of moral excellence

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• thorough

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• financially safe

• most suitable or right for a particular purpose

• resulting favorably

• exerting force or influence

• capable of pleasing

• appealing to the mind

• in excellent physical condition

• tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

• not forged

• not left to spoil

• generally admired

• highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

• alert and fully informed

• thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

• having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

• of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

• limited or restricted; not absolute

• holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill

• restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')

• contingent on something else

• having or showing or requiring special skill

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• done with delicacy and skill

• having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

• endowed with talent or talents