verb
be able to spare or give up
Examples
- I can't afford to spend two hours with this person
verb
be the cause or source of
Synonyms
Examples
- He gave me a lot of trouble
- Our meeting afforded much interesting information
verb
have the financial means to do something or buy something
Examples
- We can't afford to send our children to college
- Can you afford this car?
verb
afford access to
Synonyms
Examples
- the door opens to the patio
- The French doors give onto a terrace