afforded
Americanadjective
verb
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Etymology
Origin of afforded
First recorded in 1730–40, for an earlier sense; afford ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective; afford ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb
Example Sentences
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Afforded extra space by his manager's decision to play Jack Grealish alongside him in a central position, De Bruyne schemed in the way he usually does.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024
Afforded enough time for essentially a second training camp, the Clippers will have more time to decide whether to keep Isaiah Hartenstein or Harry Giles at backup center.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2021
Afforded an unusual quiet, Tara looked at Josh.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2017
Afforded a promotional blitz to the tune of $1.75m – one garnished by Hamed's own boasts that he was a hybrid of Willie Pep and Sandy Saddler – expectations were skyscraper-high.
From The Guardian • Apr. 25, 2013
Each day The valley or the mountain Afforded visits, and still Paradise lay In some green shade or fountain.
From Gifts of Genius A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors by Various
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