to (be able to) see

  • 31-able — suffix forming adjectives meaning: 1 that may or must be (eatable; forgiveable; payable). 2 that can be made the subject of (dutiable; objectionable). 3 that is relevant to or in accordance with (fashionable; seasonable). 4 (with active sense, in …

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  • 32able — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. capable, competent, skillful, talented. See power, skill. Ant., incompetent; weak. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Showing superior innate capacity] Syn. talented, gifted, intelligent, ingenious, clever …

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  • 33able — adjective 1 be able to do sth a) to have the skill, strength, knowledge etc to do something: I ve always wanted to be able to speak Japanese. b) to be able to do something because the situation makes it possible for you to do it: Despite his… …

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  • 34able — a|ble W1S1 [ˈeıbəl] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin habilis skillful , from habere to have ] 1.) be able to do sth a) to have the skill, strength, knowledge etc needed to do something ▪ I ve always wanted to be able to speak… …

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  • 35-able —  1. In adding this suffix to a verb, the general rule is to drop a silent e (livable, lovable) except after a soft g (manageable) or sibilant c (peaceable). When a verb ends with a consonant and a y (justify, indemnify) change the y to i before… …

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  • 36see — 1. v. (past saw; past part. seen) 1 tr. discern by use of the eyes; observe; look at (can you see that spider?; saw him fall over). 2 intr. have or use the power of discerning objects with the eyes (sees best at night). 3 tr. discern mentally;… …

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  • 37see — verb 1 become aware of sth using your eyes ADVERB ▪ clearly, easily, plainly ▪ dimly, faintly ▪ barely, hardly ▪ …

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  • 38Able Label — The Able Label was an independent record label from Brisbane, Australia.Grant McLennan Robert Forster of The Go Betweens released their first two singles Lee Remick People Say on it in 1978 and 1979. Later, it allowed other Brisbane groups, The… …

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  • 39able to purchase — Ability in sales contracts, dependent on ability to purchase, usually means financial ability. Anderson v. Craig, 111 Mont. 182, 108 P.2d 205, 206. Purchaser must have financial ability and legal capacity to acquire land. Campbell v. Hood,… …

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  • 40able to purchase — Ability in sales contracts, dependent on ability to purchase, usually means financial ability. Anderson v. Craig, 111 Mont. 182, 108 P.2d 205, 206. Purchaser must have financial ability and legal capacity to acquire land. Campbell v. Hood,… …

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