afford

Definition

  • verb: to be able to pay for (something)
  • verb: to manage to bear without serious detriment
  • often followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: provide, furnish

Examples

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

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

  • He was 'afforded' the opportunity to work for a judge.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Organization. - Organization. Is that even a real thing, Charlie? Of course it's a thing. It's in Montreal. It's under the U.N. Look, it affords you the rank of ambassador with all the trimmings that go along with it. Come on, Charlie. We've done some good work here. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1