afford Sentence Examples
- Despite the economic challenges, the family managed to afford a modest home in a quiet neighborhood.
- Saving diligently allowed Sarah to afford the dream vacation she had always wanted.
- The scholarship enabled James to afford tuition and pursue his education at the prestigious university.
- Investing wisely over the years helped the couple afford a comfortable retirement lifestyle.
- Sarah's frugal lifestyle allowed her to afford the luxury car she had been eyeing for months.
- The promotion at work gave Mark the financial boost he needed to afford a down payment on his first house.
- Smart budgeting allowed the young entrepreneur to afford the expansion of her small business.
- The new job came with a higher salary, making it possible for Jake to afford a better quality of life.
- By cutting unnecessary expenses, the young couple was able to afford their dream wedding.
- Jake decided to take on a part-time job to afford the latest electronic gadgets he had been eagerly anticipating.
afford Meaning
afford (v)
be able to spare or give up
be the cause or source of
have the financial means to do something or buy something
afford access to
afford (v. t.)
To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue; as, grapes afford wine; olives afford oil; the earth affords fruit; the sea affords an abundant supply of fish.
To give, grant, or confer, with a remoter reference to its being the natural result; to provide; to furnish; as, a good life affords consolation in old age.
To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury; as, A affords his goods cheaper than B; a man can afford a sum yearly in charity.
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of afford
FAQs About the word afford
be able to spare or give up, be the cause or source of, have the financial means to do something or buy something, afford access toTo give forth; to supply, yie
get,go, obtain, offer, purchase, acquire, finance, cover,swing, pay (for)
No antonyms found.
Despite the economic challenges, the family managed to afford a modest home in a quiet neighborhood.
Saving diligently allowed Sarah to afford the dream vacation she had always wanted.
The scholarship enabled James to afford tuition and pursue his education at the prestigious university.
Investing wisely over the years helped the couple afford a comfortable retirement lifestyle.
