a
fford
Third Person
affords
Present Participle
affording
Past Tense
afforded
Past Participle
afforded
1
to be able to pay the cost of something
transitive
- If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house.
- Budgeting wisely helps individuals afford their desired lifestyle without overspending.
- Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies.
- The goal is to afford essential needs and still have room for savings and leisure activities.
- Financial stability allows individuals to afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship.
2
to possess enough of something to use or spare
transitive
- She can afford only a few hours each week to volunteer at the shelter.
- Can you afford an hour to help me with this project?
- He barely afforded the resources to complete the project on time.
- Can we really afford the risk of waiting any longer to make a decision?
- They couldn’t afford the time for a vacation during the busy season.
3
to have the ability to produce or supply something as needed
transitive
- The tree affords shade on hot summer days.
- The dense forest afforded the hikers shelter from the sudden downpour.
- The study affords important insights into the effects of climate change.
- The cabin’s remote location affords peace and privacy to its occupants.
- This tool affords a much faster way to complete the task than traditional methods.
4
to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something
transitive
- The scholarship afforded her the opportunity to attend college.
- The key card affords access to all areas of the building.
- His wealth afforded him the luxury of traveling around the world.
- The new law affords citizens more rights and protections.
- The job affords employees flexible working hours.