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English word

able

A2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ˈeɪbl/US /ˈeɪbl/
adjective

to have the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something

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And I felt like each of you were able to really exercise your personal life, your passions, your tastes in your own unique way.

ROSÉ on APT., rosie & the BLACKPINK Tour

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