Synonyms for

Afforded

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

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

open yield give afford sustain bear allow give provide supply furnish yield confer grant bestow indulge present afford offer support maintain cherish tolerate endure

Synonyms by register

Formal

provide grant allow bestow

Informal

give let offer supply

Literary

confer accord vouchsafe

Antonyms

deprive deny refuse withhold lack want need

Common collocations

  • afford an opportunity
  • afford protection
  • afford comfort
  • afford pleasure
  • afford assistance
  • afford a view
  • afford evidence

Word family

noun affordance
verb afford
adjective affordable

Usage note

Often used in the passive voice, e.g., 'the opportunity was afforded'. Can also mean to have enough money for something, e.g., 'I can't afford a new car'.

Example sentences

  1. She afforded a new dress to her sister.
  2. I can't afford to pay the rent this month.
  3. The company afforded a lot of benefits to its employees.
  4. The government should afford more opportunities to the poor.
  5. I afforded myself a break after a long day at work.

Quotes

  • A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever, afford and comforter. - Martin Tupper
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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