afford | ||
1. | [ verb ] be able to spare or give up | |
Examples: | "I can't afford to spend two hours with this person" |
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Related terms: | spend | |
2. | [ verb ] be the cause or source of | |
Synonyms: | give yield | |
Examples: | "He gave me a lot of trouble" "Our meeting afforded much interesting information" |
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Related terms: | supply leave open give | |
3. | [ verb ] have the financial means to do something or buy something | |
Examples: | "We can't afford to send our children to college" "Can you afford this car?" |
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4. | [ verb ] afford access to | |
Synonyms: | give open | |
Examples: | "the door opens to the patio" "The French doors give onto a terrace" |
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Related terms: | orifice open | |
Similar spelling: |
afeard |