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

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

The film’s director, Florian Zeller, has perhaps exhausted the goodwill afforded to him after the Oscar-winning run for 2020’s The Father. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Mackie loved that variety and the opportunities for creativity that afforded. — Maureen Lee Lenker, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

With Emery drilling his back four into a compact unit and his full-backs tucked in, Munoz is afforded more room to run into than normal. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026