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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Afforded extra space by his manager's decision to play Jack Grealish alongside him in a central position, De Bruyne schemed in the way he usually does.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024
Afforded opportunity by George’s elbow injury, Coffey became a breakout player while averaging 13.7 minutes and 5.8 points more than last season, and proving himself as a pick-and-roll ballhandler.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2022
Afforded an unusual quiet, Tara looked at Josh.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2017
Afforded a glimpse of life without Andy Carroll, Newcastle United discovered that life with Alan Pardew has its benefits.
From The Guardian • Jan. 2, 2011
Each day The valley or the mountain Afforded visits, and still Paradise lay In some green shade or fountain.
From Gifts of Genius A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors by Various
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