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af·ford
 afford
- pronunciation:
ford
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
afforded, affording, affords |
| definition 1: |
to have enough money to buy (something); be able to meet (an expense).
I can't afford such an expensive car.- similar words:
- bear, manage, meet, pay, provide, support
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| definition 2: |
to be able to do (something) without fear of serious consequences.
We can afford to take our time with this project because there is no deadline and no urgency about money right now.Can you really afford to take a month off from work?I can't afford to get another speeding ticket; if I do, I'll lose my license.- synonyms:
- bear
- similar words:
- chance, manage, risk, spare, stand
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| definition 3: |
to provide.
Travels affords the opportunity to explore other cultures and other ways of life.- synonyms:
- provide
- similar words:
- furnish, give, lend, offer, supply
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| related words: |
go, grant, lay, make, render |
| derivation: |
affordable (adj.) |
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