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af·ford

afford

 
 
pronunciation:
ford
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: affords, affording, afforded
definition 1: to have enough money to purchase (something); be able to meet (an expense).
I can't afford such an expensive car.They couldn't afford living in Manhattan, so they moved to Brooklyn.[verb + gerund ]
similar words:
bear, manage, meet, pay, provide, support
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.[verb + infinitive ] Can you really afford to take a month off from work?[verb + infinitive ] I can't afford to get another speeding ticket; if I do, I'll lose my license.[verb + infinitive ]
synonyms:
bear
similar words:
chance, manage, risk, spare, stand
definition 3: to provide or make possible.
Travel affords the opportunity to explore other cultures.These large windows afford a wonderful view of the mountains.These specially designed courses afford learning a language in a natural way.[verb + gerund ] This unexpected trip to Chicago afforded me the chance to look up an old friend there.
synonyms:
provide
similar words:
furnish, give, lend, offer, supply
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derivation: affordable (adj.)