afforded

American  

[uh-fawr-did] / əˈfɔr dɪd /

adjective

1. offered or made available; provided.

   Here at our hotel, you can relax and gaze out over the city while enjoying every afforded comfort.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of afford.

Other Word Forms

• unafforded adjective

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

It was a space where she and her female friends could engage with Boys' Love in a way that afforded them more agency over their own pleasure.

From BBC

They are not directly elected politicians, so they are afforded a measure of respect.

From BBC

Koh said his overseas posting afforded him luxuries nearly impossible to find at home: steady electricity, nutritious meals and internet access.

From The Wall Street Journal

One positive Deulofeu takes from this period is that he can enjoy more time with his family than is afforded to most professional footballers.

From BBC

"It is important that the new leader gets clear air, something that is not always afforded to leaders," she said, a parting jab at her successor.

From BBC

Related Words

• grant
• offer
• provide