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Verb(1) be able to spare or give up(2) be the cause or source of(3) have the financial means to do something or buy something(4) afford access to(5) able to have or do; within financial means(6) give(7) produce

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(1) it was taking up more time than he could afford(2) only aristocrats could afford to stoop to such practices(3) the best that I could afford was a first-floor room(4) We had an agreement that if he thought the cloud cover was too low to afford a decent chance then he would not show up at my door.(5) kings could afford to be wrathful(6) It would be troublesome to eat with the sash covering her mouth, but it was possible to do so, and she couldn't afford to risk any of the boys seeing her face.(7) I have a job that affords me the luxury of bringing my children with me to work.(8) Such an unhurried environment affords me the opportunity to reflect more.(9) The online archive affords opportunity to research other characters from the play.(10) We knew deep down that we were a good team and this game afforded us the opportunity to prove it.(11) Given the size of the company, we cannot afford to make these services available internally.(12) I need a new and positive mental outlook, and the new year affords an opportunity to put that into practice.(13) Some of my friends have been giving money but I couldn't afford it because I've just bought my own place.(14) I couldn't afford to pay u251cu00f6u251cu00aeu252cu255d45 a week out of the money I get.(15) We have also worked very hard at keeping our staff by affording them opportunities to progress through the ranks.(16) I didn't have any money and couldn't afford a computer, so I wrote it on index cards.
Related Words
(1) can afford
Synonyms
Verb
1. pay for
2. spare
3. provide
4. open
5. give


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

You? Can't afford it.

You? Can't AFFORD it.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 7


How could he afford a new suit of armor?

How could he AFFORD a new suit of armor?

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 5


you can't afford it,
Howard's gonna get in trouble,

you can't AFFORD it, Howard's gonna get in trouble,

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 17


...but you can afford that.
I'll call my PI.

...but you can AFFORD that. I'll call my PI.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 12


A man who fights
for gold can't afford to lose to a girl.

A man who fights for gold can't AFFORD to lose to a girl.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 8


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