afforded
Americanadjective
verb
Other Word Forms
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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The civil servants are held to high performance standards and do face adverse actions, even though they are afforded due process that is reasonable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Ezri Konsa: Part of a back four that has not looked convincing throughout this tournament, with questions about the amount of space that has been afforded when the opposition attacks.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
It first lays out protections afforded to LPRs, declaring that they “shall not” be compelled to prove that they satisfy the requirements for legal entry “unless” one of six exceptions applies.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
Xi was afforded a lavish welcome on the trip, which he took with his wife and other senior officials.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
The old man trundled off a ways into the shade afforded by dusty, silver-leafed cottonwoods and sat down on a log.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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