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

Even Richard Nixon in his darkest, and sometimes drunken, moments had the good sense, or at least the protection afforded by his aides, to keep his most sadistic thoughts private.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Although the home is located on a popular street in Sag Harbor, it afforded Brooklyn-born Behar total privacy courtesy of the lush trees that surround the grounds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

As a foreigner, Felix was afforded some security from persecution at the hands of French Catholics, provided he kept a low profile and focused on his studies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

England head coach Thomas Tuchel's decision to name an expanded 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley has afforded him room to experiment before this summer's World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

I knew the silence had robbed Samir of the last joy a caravan afforded, telling tales.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

Related Words

• grant
• offer
• provide