Meaning Of The Word Afford

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afford
verb: If someone or something affords you an opportunity or protection, they give it to you.
verb: If you cannot afford something, you do not have enough money to pay for it.
verb: If you say that you cannot afford to do something or allow it to happen, you mean that you must not do it or must prevent it from happening because it would be harmful or embarrassing to you.

afford in American English
to have enough or the means for; bear the cost of without serious inconvenience
transitive verb: to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence or adverse effect

afford in British English
verb: to be able to do or spare something, esp without incurring financial difficulties or without risk of undesirable consequences

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