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- pronunciation:
ford
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
affords, affording, afforded |
| definition 1: |
to have enough money to buy; be able to pay for.
I can't afford a fancy television.- similar words:
- bear, manage, meet, pay, provide, support
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| definition 2: |
to be able to do without fear of harm.
We can afford to waste time this morning because there is no school.- synonyms:
- bear
- similar words:
- chance, manage, risk, spare, stand
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| definition 3: |
to give; provide.
Travel affords the chance to see different parts of the world.- synonyms:
- provide
- similar words:
- furnish, give, lend, offer, supply
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| related words: |
grant, lay, render |
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| derivation: |
affordable (adj.) |
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