afforded

past tense of afford

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of afforded As of Friday evening, FIFA has not announced any closing news conference where media will be afforded opportunities to ask Infantino questions. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The practice-time change will go into effect beginning in next month’s New Hampshire race; extra practice time will be afforded everywhere besides the superspeedways at Daytona and Talladega. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026 In several of these instances, Odysseus and his men are not afforded the opportunity to properly bury and memorialize their friends, despite his men’s desire to take the time to do so. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Iran says all prisoners in the Islamic Republic are afforded due process. Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 As an island 30 miles out to sea, certain amenities simply aren’t afforded here. Annie Davidson Watson, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 Biden afforded his Republican challenger Donald Trump an advantage by waiting too long to drop out of the race. Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Disposal companies will also benefit from a stable market afforded by the larger source of material. Stephanie Pearson, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afforded
Verb
  • Robbie Williams was not using cocaine during the World Cup final on Sunday, after a video went viral of a white object falling from his mouth onto a microphone during an interview.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • Michelle Obama recently wore a similar pale blue polish, Emily Blunt went lavender, and Taylor Swift got a jumpstart on the season in an equally chilly millennial mint shade.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Iran got 70 million barrels of oil out of the strait in the weeks following its memorandum of understanding with the United States.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Daniel isn’t this devil’s only minion; Armand’s got an Illumination movie’s worth of cronies doing his bidding.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Afforded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afforded. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on afforded

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster