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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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
In Tampa he was without key Arsenal figures and certain starters Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, afforded a rest after their Premier League title-winning exertions and the Champions League final loss to Paris St-Germain.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“Shareholders will not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate-governance requirements of Nasdaq,” the company told prospective shareholders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Despite the near-boundless possibilities afforded by today’s new tools, not everyone is enamored with the rarity of in-person sessions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Way better than anything Grayson could have afforded.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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