as in goes
to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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 affords
These days, no one affords anyone patience.
—
Troy Renck The Denver Post, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Qatar’s economic footprint in the Palmetto State no doubt affords it a degree of influence over the politicians who represent it.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
These little moments of autonomy are what brings comfort and consolation in death, and that affords some dignity for us.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
Machado’s greatness at third base affords him a cushion most players lack.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Hindsight affords a more complete sense of what happened as water rose and hope diminished for the ones left behind.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Starting with 4 cups affords you the opportunity to adjust.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025
At work, volunteer for an assignment that affords you a chance to get to know a whole different function or area of the business.
—Ranjay Gulati, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
But the delicate attention Miller affords his characters’ inner lives makes for incredibly satisfying reading.
—Literary Hub, 26 Nov. 2025
Troy Renck The Denver Post, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Qatar’s economic footprint in the Palmetto State no doubt affords it a degree of influence over the politicians who represent it.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
These little moments of autonomy are what brings comfort and consolation in death, and that affords some dignity for us.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
Machado’s greatness at third base affords him a cushion most players lack.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Hindsight affords a more complete sense of what happened as water rose and hope diminished for the ones left behind.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Starting with 4 cups affords you the opportunity to adjust.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025
At work, volunteer for an assignment that affords you a chance to get to know a whole different function or area of the business.
—Ranjay Gulati, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
But the delicate attention Miller affords his characters’ inner lives makes for incredibly satisfying reading.
—Literary Hub, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affords
goes
Verb
-
The 4,000-square-foot Sky Terrace Penthouse goes a step further with a private studio equipped with a Peloton bike, Echelon Reflect fitness mirror, and Technogym bench.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
-
The fuzzy shearling interior and buttery soft suede outer is worth all the hype, and the chestnut hue goes with legit everything.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Affords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affords. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
