afford

B1
Pronunciation
/əˈfɔːd/
/əˈfoɹd/
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • I think we can afford the extra hour it will take.  We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment.
2 Definition

To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury.

Example Sentences
  • A affords his goods cheaper than B.
3 Definition

To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue.

Example Sentences
  • Grapes afford wine.  Olives afford oil.  The earth affords fruit.  The sea affords an abundant supply of fish.
4 Definition

To give, grant, or confer, with a remoter reference to its being the natural result; to provide; to furnish.

Example Sentences
  • A good life affords consolation in old age.