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afford

The word “afford” has 2 syllables: af-ford

It's pronounced as /əˈfɔːrd/

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In the thesaurus, “afford” has 41 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for afford along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for afford

Antonyms for afford

Meanings of afford

  • verb
    1. To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.
    2. To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury.
    3. To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue.
    4. To give, grant, or confer, with a remoter reference to its being the natural result; to provide; to furnish.

Example Sentences

  • Many families cannot afford expensive medical treatment.
  • She worked extra hours to afford a new laptop.
  • We can finally afford to take a vacation this year.
  • Small businesses may struggle to afford rising costs.
  • He could not afford to miss the important meeting.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to afford, such as: acquire, allow, bankroll, be able to, be disposed to, bear, bestow.

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