Afford

/əˈfɔrd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to have enough money or resources to be able to buy or do something.

I can't afford to buy a new car right now.

to provide or supply something.

This job affords me the opportunity to travel abroad.

to manage to do something without risking a negative outcome.

We can afford to take a little time off for vacation.

Middle English 'aford', from Old English 'afordan', based on 'foran' meaning 'before'.

afford to

to have the financial means to do something

can't afford

to lack the financial means to do something

afford risk

to take a risk that one can handle or mitigate

affordability

the quality of being affordable

affordability index

a measurement of affordability for housing or goods

to have enough cash

I’m back in the game. I can afford it now.

to manage or handle

He can afford the time to chill with us.