Definition of afford

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  • afford is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • afford is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • afford is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of afford

  • be the cause or source of (verb)

    Examples

    1. Our meeting afforded much interesting information

    Synonyms

    1. give
    2. yield
  • afford access to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. give
    2. open
  • be able to spare or give up (verb)

    Examples

    1. I can't afford to spend two hours with this person
  • have the financial means to do something or buy something ()

    Examples

    1. We can't afford to send our children to college
    2. Can you afford this car?

See definition of afford in Merriam Webster