afford
verb (used with object)
to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence or adverse effect.
am affording
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present progressiveof afford (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I am affording her an unique opportunity for being disagreeable, of which I'm sure she will take the fullest advantage.
From Poor Relations by Compton MacKenzie
