Synonyms for

Afford

Verb / ʌˈfɔ:rd / Another word for afford — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to have enough money or resources to buy or pay for something

Synonyms & similar words

give yield open purchase buy obtain procure acquire get secure manage bear sustain support yield provide

Synonyms by register

Formal

provide supply furnish grant

Informal

manage swing stretch make do

Literary

bestow confer grant

Antonyms

lack need want deprive deny refuse

Common collocations

  • afford to buy
  • afford the cost
  • afford a luxury
  • afford to lose
  • afford a chance
  • afford protection
  • afford to pay

Word family

noun affordability
verb afford
adjective affordable

Usage note

Primarily used to indicate having enough money for something. Can also mean to provide or offer an opportunity or advantage.

Example sentences

  1. I can afford to buy a new toy.
  2. My parents cannot afford to buy a new car.
  3. We can afford to go on vacation this year.
  4. I cannot afford to eat out every day.
  5. She can afford to buy a house with her savings.

Quotes

  • Rich people can afford to be anarchists.
  • The only way to afford a thing is to pay for it right away.
  • The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about money.

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