AFFORD definition: to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence or adverse effect. See examples of afford used in a sentence.

AFFORD definition: 1. to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time: 2. to allow someone to…. Learn more.

afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver.

1. (preceded by: can, could, etc) to be able to do or spare something, esp without incurring financial difficulties or without risk of undesirable consequences: we can afford to buy a small …

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 /əˈfɔːd/ vb preceded by can, could, etc: to be able to do or spare something, esp without incurring financial difficulties or without risk of undesirable consequences

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