was able to
Managed to succeed
Was able to indicates that someone had the capacity or opportunity to do something and succeeded: I was able to finish the report before the deadline.
It differs from "could," which suggests capacity without confirming the action happened.
She could swim means she had the ability; she was able to swim across means she actually did it.
- couldModal of possibility
- attainmentSuccessful reaching of goal
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
feasibility · potentiality · found a way · breakthrough · overcome · got through · possibility · managed · open · try · execution · allowance · made it · mastery · chance · privilege · authorization · given the green light