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afford

/əˈfoɚd/

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verb

-fords; -forded; -fording

[+ obj] to be able to pay for (something)

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. - often followed by to + verb

They couldn't afford to buy new coats for the children.

Don't spend more than you can afford to (spend).

to be able to do (something) without having problems or being seriously harmed

We can afford waiting a while longer.

usually followed by to + verb

We can afford to wait a while longer.

usually used in negative constructions

She's already too thin. She can't afford to lose any more weight. = She can ill afford to lose any more weight.

formal :to supply or provide (something needed or wanted) to someone

All of the rooms afford views of the lake.

He was afforded the opportunity to work for a judge.