Afford /əˈfɔːd/

The meaning and definition of Afford, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb

To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.
“I think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment.”
To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury.
“A affords his goods cheaper than B.”

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