afford
to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence or adverse effect: The country can't afford another drought.
to be able to meet the expense of; have or be able to spare the price of: Can we afford a trip to Europe this year? The city can easily afford to repair the street.
Origin of afford
1Words that may be confused with afford
- accord, afford
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How to use afford in a sentence
Otherwise, if you can’t afford taking this challenge, AMP will likely still be your fallback.
What to evaluate ahead of Google’s Page Experience update | George Nguyen | November 18, 2020 | Search Engine LandThe question doesn’t just apply to streaming services and food delivery companies — it’s an issue financial technology businesses can’t afford to ignore.
Neither party can afford ideological purity if it’s to win across a big and diverse nation.
Never Trumpers played a critical role in beating him. The numbers prove it. | Max Boot | November 12, 2020 | Washington PostBorn in Mozambique in 1951 to Portuguese parents, the journalist, poet and activist was keenly aware of the privileges his race afforded him.
The Death of a Journalist — and a Free Press — in Mozambique | Eromo Egbejule | November 12, 2020 | OzyRease says he frequently sleeps in his Jeep so he can afford to make longer journeys and fit in more veterans.
One man’s urgent mission: Photographing World War II veterans before they’re gone | Jessica Contrera | November 11, 2020 | Washington Post
Loosies are generally bought by cigarette addicts who have trouble affording a whole pack at the taxed rate.
My first week in Tel Aviv was one meeting followed by another, affording little time to enjoy this emerald by the sea of a city.
I Traveled 6,000 Miles and a Lifetime to See the Pride Flag Fly at the U.S. Embassy in Israel | Jim Neal | June 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSometimes just affording your life there can feel like a perpetual grind.
The only thing it may have accomplished was affording Touré a live audition for his own network show in the near future.
Piers Morgan Vs. Touré: How the CNN Host Blew It | Allison Samuels | March 31, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe bisection of the victim symbolized Christ slain and affording access to God through himself.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamIt is protected by a stupendous granite breakwater, costing many millions and affording a delightful promenade on a fine day.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyThe road from Exeter to Torquay follows the coast for some distance, affording many fine views of the ocean.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyThe worship of this deity was universal, and the kings regarded him as affording them especial help in war.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordAn incident of this great experiment is worth recording, as possibly affording a hint and a precedent.
English Poor Law Policy | Sidney Webb
British Dictionary definitions for afford
/ (əˈfɔːd) /
(preceded by can, could, etc) to be able to do or spare something, esp without incurring financial difficulties or without risk of undesirable consequences: we can afford to buy a small house; I can afford to give you one of my chess sets; we can't afford to miss this play
to give, yield, or supply: the meeting afforded much useful information
Origin of afford
1Derived forms of afford
- affordable, adjective
- affordability, noun
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