afford

verb

af·ford ə-ˈfȯrd How to pronounce afford (audio)

afforded; affording; affords

transitive verb

: to manage to bear without serious detriment

You can't afford to neglect your health.

: to be able to bear the cost of

can't afford to be out of work long

: to make available, give forth, or provide naturally or inevitably

The sun affords warmth to the earth.

a delay that will afford us more time

Example Sentences

We were too poor to afford a doctor. He'll be able to afford a house next year. Don't spend more than you can afford. They couldn't afford new coats for the children. We can afford waiting a while longer. All of the rooms afford views of the lake. He was afforded the opportunity to work for a judge. See More

Recent Examples on the Web In the real world, giant windows afford sweeping vistas of the Eisenhower Expressway, which bisects the building, creating an effect reminiscent of a tollway oasis.

Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 What kind of person wants — or more accurately can afford — to dine at this fine establishment?

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Families across our nation can no longer afford basic necessities like groceries, gas and household goods.

Kyle Morris, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 The report found that more than half of city residents could not afford their water bills in 2019, contributing to epidemics of water shut-offs and tax sales of homes for unpaid bills, especially in neighborhoods like West Baltimore’s.

Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 Buyers can only afford so much of a monthly payment, and ongoing assessments drive prices down.

Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 After her husband’s death from cancer, Brenda (Latifah) can no longer afford to stay in their spacious Southern California house.

Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Even in Massachusetts, where Gen Zers earn the highest median salary of $41,491, some still can’t afford the cost of living.

Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Feindt said her family can't afford testing and medical treatment caused by the contaminated water.

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

afford

verb

as in to go

to have enough money for we can't afford a new car this year

Synonyms & Similar Words

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go
get
purchase
obtain
procure
swing
take
acquire
offer
finance
expend
outlay
cover
subsidize
underwrite
secure
bid
pony up
endow
pick up
bankroll
pay (for)
spring (for)

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of afford are bestow, confer, donate, give, and present. While all these words mean "to convey to another as a possession," afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver.

the trees afford shade

a development that affords us some hope

The words bestow and afford can be used in similar contexts, but bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver.

bestow unwanted advice

In some situations, the words confer and afford are roughly equivalent. However, confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor).

confer an honorary degree

The words donate and afford are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity).

donate a piano to the orphanage

The meanings of give and afford largely overlap; however, give, the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means.

give alms

gave her a ride on a pony

give my love to your mother

Although the words present and afford have much in common, present carries a note of formality and ceremony.

present an award

单词	afford
释义	afford verb af·ford ə-ˈfȯrd afforded; affording; affords transitive verb 1 a : to manage to bear without serious detriment You can't afford to neglect your health. b : to be able to bear the cost of can't afford to be out of work long 2 : to make available, give forth, or provide naturally or inevitably The sun affords warmth to the earth. a delay that will afford us more time Synonyms go swing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We were too poor to afford a doctor. He'll be able to afford a house next year. Don't spend more than you can afford. They couldn't afford new coats for the children. We can afford waiting a while longer. All of the rooms afford views of the lake. He was afforded the opportunity to work for a judge. See More Recent Examples on the Web In the real world, giant windows afford sweeping vistas of the Eisenhower Expressway, which bisects the building, creating an effect reminiscent of a tollway oasis. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 What kind of person wants — or more accurately can afford — to dine at this fine establishment? Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Families across our nation can no longer afford basic necessities like groceries, gas and household goods. Kyle Morris, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 The report found that more than half of city residents could not afford their water bills in 2019, contributing to epidemics of water shut-offs and tax sales of homes for unpaid bills, especially in neighborhoods like West Baltimore’s. Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 Buyers can only afford so much of a monthly payment, and ongoing assessments drive prices down. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 After her husband’s death from cancer, Brenda (Latifah) can no longer afford to stay in their spacious Southern California house. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Even in Massachusetts, where Gen Zers earn the highest median salary of $41,491, some still can’t afford the cost of living. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Feindt said her family can't afford testing and medical treatment caused by the contaminated water. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology respelling (after Latin borrowings with initial aff-) of Middle English iforthen, aforthen, going back to Old English geforðian "to send out, promote, carry out," from ge-, perfective prefix + forðian "to send out, promote," verbal derivative of forþ "forth, forward" — more at co-, forth entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing afford ill afford ill afford Kids Definition afford verb af·ford ə-ˈfȯrd afforded; affording 1 : to be able to do or bear without serious harm You cannot afford to waste your strength. 2 : to be able to pay for I can't afford a new car. 3 : to supply or provide someone with Tennis affords good exercise. afford verb as in to go to have enough money for we can't afford a new car this year Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance go get purchase obtain procure swing take acquire offer finance expend outlay cover subsidize underwrite secure bid pony up endow pick up bankroll pay (for) spring (for) Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of afford are bestow, confer, donate, give, and present. While all these words mean "to convey to another as a possession," afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver. the trees afford shade a development that affords us some hope The words bestow and afford can be used in similar contexts, but bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver. bestow unwanted advice In some situations, the words confer and afford are roughly equivalent. However, confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor). confer an honorary degree The words donate and afford are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity). donate a piano to the orphanage The meanings of give and afford largely overlap; however, give, the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means. give alms gave her a ride on a pony give my love to your mother Although the words present and afford have much in common, present carries a note of formality and ceremony. present an award
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afford

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