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

His mother was of European descent and his father was a Cantonese opera star who was on tour in the city, affording his son birthright citizenship. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

The natural defensive reaction has been to compress the space between midfield and defence, and to block out the centre — the most valuable route to goal — and so affording the other team space out wide. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026

All of this, though, does not remove the anxiety that can come with affording a college degree. — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 26 June 2026

Their tour schedule is modest, affording a work-life balance across the board. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026

Ravello High up in the mountains, affording fabulous views of the coast, this town is known for its two historic villas, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, which are both worth visiting. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

The wheat flour helps the pasta taste shockingly similar to the traditional stuff while still affording you all the benefits that lupini beans have to offer. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026

Here's how Americans are affording travel this year. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 June 2026

Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021, signaling that many were feeling anxious about rising healthcare costs as 2025 ended. — Ali Swenson, Fortune, 20 June 2026