capable

Definition

  • adjective: able to do something
  • adjective: having attributes (as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment
  • + 'of'
  • synonyms: susceptible, comprehensive, fitted

Examples

  • He is not 'capable of' making those medical decisions himself. [=he cannot make the decisions by himself because he cannot think clearly, he is too sick, etc.]

  • I don't believe that she's 'capable of' murder. [=that she is the kind of person who could murder someone]

  • She is one of the most 'capable' [='skilled'] and versatile actresses in Hollywood.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Elsa? It's me... Anna. Anna? Wow... Elsa, you look different... It's a good different...And this place. Is amazing...Thank you. I never knew what I was capable of. I'm so sorry about what happened. If I'd known... No, it's okay. You don't have to apologize. But you should probably go, please. (..)
    2013 Frozen
  • (..) Just say it, you little devil. Say it: you tricked the magician. Occasionally, a touch of deception goes a long way. Bones, even you are capable of a little magic. Which is why I slipped a dollar under Christine's pillow when I kissed her good night. See? A little mystery (..)
    2015 TvShow: Bones Title: The Promise in the Palace Season: 11 Episode 7
  • (..) in the wrong Dumpster at the wrong time. No, not this time. This time my gut is saying murder. No. The only time a gut should be capable of opening a murder investigation is when that gut contains poison. Or a stab wound. Or a stab wound, yes. A stab wound to the gut (..)
    2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Movie in the Making Season: 11 Episode 18