competent
adjectiveHaving the ability and knowledge needed to perform a task adequately.
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Having the ability and knowledge needed to perform a task adequately.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsThe act of carrying out a plan, decision, or task.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo ask urgently and earnestly.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking the skills or ability needed to perform a task adequately.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsEager to investigate, learn, or ask questions.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo make an earnest or formal request, especially to someone in authority.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsNeeded for a particular purpose or task.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA question asked for effect, without expecting an answer.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo ask or plead humbly and earnestly.
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