Verb
be able to (third-person singular simple present is able to, present participle being able to, simple past was able to, past participle been able to)
Can, to have the ability to.
Synonym: can
Antonyms: be unable to, cannot, can't
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Aristotle
Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone. Happiness is not a given-you have to constantly fight for it. And I think that when it comes, it's important to be able to accept it. Orson Welles
There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way. Christopher Morley
To want to is to be able to. French Proverb
If the owner of two adjacent farms cannot be friends, then they must wait till their next reincarnation to be able to make friends. Nigerian Proverb
If there is no traitor in your house, the witches will never be able to get at you. Togolese Proverb