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

  • (..) You shut me down. I was about to get a confession. Mattox shut you down. I removed your transmitter so that he wouldn't do it again. Sellers can not afford to wake you up. He sent these guys to pull the plug. He wants you dead Alex. You understand? Sorry, if there is anything we can (..)
    2014 RoboCop
  • (..) of the monster in their midst. And then, in seconds.. I repeat, just seconds. Detective Murphy brings him down. You have the right to an attorney. If you can not afford an attorney. One will be provided for you. This, my friends, is the future of American justice. How many like Thomas King (..)
    2014 RoboCop