Afford | Mean of afford in English Dictionary

/əˈfoɚd/

• Verb
• to be able to pay for (something)
1. We were too poor to afford a doctor.
2. He'll be able to afford a house next year.
3. Don't spend more than you can afford.
4. They couldn't afford new coats for the children.
5. They couldn't afford to buy new coats for the children.
6. Don't spend more than you can afford to (spend).
• to be able to do (something) without having problems or being seriously harmed
1. We can afford waiting a while longer.
2. We can afford to wait a while longer.
3. She's already too thin. She can't afford to lose any more weight. = She can ill afford to lose any more weight.
• to supply or provide (something needed or wanted) to someone
1. All of the rooms afford views of the lake.
2. He was afforded the opportunity to work for a judge.