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afford

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of afford

to have enough money for
  • We can't afford new clothes this month.
Synonyms of afford

go, swing
Words Related to afford

cover

expend, finance, outlay, pay (for), pony up, spring (for)

pick up, purchase, take

acquire, get, obtain, procure, secure

bid, offer

bankroll, endow, subsidize, underwrite

Synonym Discussion of afford

give, present, donate, bestow, confer, afford mean to convey to another as a possession. give, the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means.
    • give alms
    • gave her a ride on a pony
    • give my love to your mother
present carries a note of formality and ceremony.
    • present an award
donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity).
    • donate a piano to the orphanage
bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver.
    • bestow unwanted advice
confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor).
    • confer an honorary degree
afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver.
    • the trees afford shade
    • a development that affords us some hope

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