Definition of Capable

able and competent

Examples of Capable in a sentence

The man in the wheelchair insisted that he was capable of taking care of himself.  🔊

Frank cannot get married yet, because he is not capable of holding down a steady job.  🔊

Diane is a capable young woman who has demonstrated that she has unlimited potential.  🔊

Sandra says that she gave her child up for adoption because she was convinced that she was not capable of raising him by herself.  🔊

After so many years of fighting, Arthur became convinced that he was no longer capable of making up with his partner.  🔊

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