Main Entry:: af·ford
Pronunciation:: \ə-ˈfȯrd\
Function:: transitive verb
Etymology:: Middle English aforthen, from Old English geforthian to carry out, from ge-, perfective prefix + forthian to carry out, from forth — more at co-, forth
Date:: 14th century

1 a: to manage to bear without serious detriment <you can't afford to neglect your health> b: to be able to bear the cost of <can't afford to be out of work long> <able to afford a new car>2: to make available, give forth, or provide naturally or inevitably <the sun affords warmth to the earth> <the roof afforded a fine view>

synonyms see give

— af·ford·abil·i·ty

\-ˌfȯr-də-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— af·ford·able

\-ˈfȯr-də-bəl\ adjective

— af·ford·ably

\ə-ˈfȯr-də-blē\ adverb

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