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Discover LudwigThe phrase "be capable" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
You can use it to describe someone's ability or capacity to do something. For example: - She was not capable of handling the situation on her own. - The team's star player is capable of scoring goals from any position on the field. - It's important to hire capable employees who can handle the demands of the job. - Despite her young age, she is capable of taking on a leadership role. - The new software is capable of processing large amounts of data in a short amount of time.
Dictionary
be capable
adjective
Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
Exact(57)
They tend to be capable but uninspired.
"He could be capable of anything".
We would be capable of playing it.
DT: I'd be capable of doing it.
…they would be capable of self-modification.
Is he going to be capable of offering any more?
The military may be capable, but it is fatigued.
Can any novel be capable of overwhelming serenity?
Similar(3)
Many are capable entrepreneurs.
"They're capable.
I'm capable of medalling.
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