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AFFORD

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Afford.

How to pronounce afford:

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Afford - as a verb

Be able to spare or give up

Example: "I can't afford to spend two hours with this person"

Be the cause or source of

Example: "He gave me a lot of trouble"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giveyield
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
furnishofferproviderendersupply
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have the financial means to do something or buy something

Example: "We can't afford to send our children to college"

Afford access to

Example: "The door opens to the patio"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giveopen

Example Sentences

"I can't afford to buy a new car right now."
"She affords herself a luxurious vacation every year."
"They cannot afford to pay the rent on their current income."
"He can afford to invest in a new startup."
"We managed to afford a comfortable lifestyle on a modest salary."
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Word Game Points

Is AFFORD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afford is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AFFORD has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is AFFORD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, afford is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AFFORD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is AFFORD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afford is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AFFORD has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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