competent

adjective19 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

Used to emphasize a high level of competence.

A strong intensifier, often used in professional or formal contexts.

Used to emphasize a very high level of competence.

Meaning completely and entirely competent, without any lack.

Meaning competent in every way; flawless.

Used to indicate a reasonable or satisfactory level of competence.

Having the specific skills and knowledge required for a technical job.

Relating to mental capacity, especially in a legal context (e.g., to stand trial).

Having the skills to interact with others successfully in social situations.

Able to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

To have the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

To give the impression of having the necessary skills.

To perceive oneself as having the necessary skills.

To appear to have the necessary skills.

To develop the necessary skills over time.

To believe or have the opinion that someone is competent.

To think of someone in a particular way; to consider them competent.

To cause someone to become competent, for example through training.

Used to specify the area or subject of competence (e.g., in a language, in a skill).