Synonyms of affording

affording

verb

present participle of afford

as in going

to have enough money for

we can't afford a new car this year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• going
• getting
• swinging
• obtaining
• offering
• purchasing
• taking
• procuring
• securing
• covering
• acquiring
• financing
• expending
• paying (for)
• endowing
• springing (for)
• subsidizing
• outlaying
• underwriting
• bidding
• picking up
• ponying up
• bankrolling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of affording

Canada has a smaller economy than the United States, and Mexico is poorer, affording each a smaller budget. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Pell grants, which generally do not have to be repaid, are a key to affording higher education for many lower-income students. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

In a Michigan swing district just north of Detroit, Democratic congressional candidate Christina Hines said voters are far more worried about affording fuel, groceries and healthcare than about left-wing extremists gaining ground in her party. — Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Those who need assistance affording vaccines can access them through the Vaccines for Children and Vaccines for Adults programs. — Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The concert took place in the back parking lot of the Stephen Talkhouse, affording the audience more space than inside the intimate 200-person venue. — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Young people continue to flock to New York for its vast job market and opportunities, but affording a place to live is increasingly a challenge. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

To continue affording the vacations and other discretionary expenses, some Americans are adjusting their everyday spending. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

In a sleepy bay in Anguilla, the ship’s marina comes down, affording an opportunity to play with the water toys and swim to an inflatable trampoline. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026