Synonyms of afforded

afforded

verb

past tense of afford

as in went

to have enough money for

we can't afford a new car this year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• went
• got
• swung
• offered
• obtained
• purchased
• took
• paid (for)
• covered
• procured
• acquired
• expended
• secured
• financed
• sprang (for)
• outlaid
• picked up
• endowed
• subsidized
• bade
• ponied up
• bankrolled
• underwrote

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of afforded

The work this time comes from having not only more time to make it but also a different environment altogether, spurred in part by the pandemic, which afforded Mastrangelo a moment to pause and reflect on his beginnings as a designer. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

Immediately after the election, DeSantis requested that his staff assemble a binder of information about the powers afforded him as governor. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Special-status species are native plants and animals that are afforded special protections because of their rarity. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Tackling cancer, energy and disability, the following big ideas trace their roots to university labs, places that have afforded some of America’s brightest minds the space — and time — to pursue life-changing ideas. — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Opting for minimally invasive treatments with less downtime afforded me the flexibility to explore the city and schedule treatments close together. — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Every chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is afforded the opportunity to compete against other groups, both in district and international conventions. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

However, with the labor market stuck in a low-churn, low-hire, low-fire state, fewer workers are being afforded that opportunity. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2026

That's why Miami has spent the first two games of the season trying to develop depth, and a pair of blowout wins have afforded the Hurricanes that luxury. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026