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

  • (..) I want you to know, you don't got to stay. If we're not gonna make it... ...it's gotta be you that gets out, because I'm not capable. I'm fucking Irish. I'll deal with something being wrong for the rest of my life. It might not be a bad idea, you know, another city. (..)
    2006 The Departed