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

  • (..) Your world is crazy. Be it ever so humble. - You find a place in Brooklyn yet? - I don't think I can afford a place in Brooklyn. Well, home is home, you know. I fly it right up to the General's palace, I drop it at his feet, I'm like, "Boom! You looking for this?" I gotta have some of that! (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron