as in goes
to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
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Recent Examples of affords
But the dynamic affords an extraordinary level of control.
—
Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
While Orion affords 60% more space than the Apollo command module, life on a space mission is hardly a spacious affair.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Timber Cove, situated on the South Shore, affords both sunrise and sunset views.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Its location within the Costa Palmas community affords easy access to golf, orchards, swimmable beaches, a yacht club and the marina.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The dramatic expansion of Opus Dei worldwide affords it, however, far broader relevance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
As a Bloomberg report points out, this affords them a head start in a market Morgan Stanley estimates will be worth $5 trillion by 2050.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
The four-season property is well equipped with winter-weather amenities like a spa and fireplaces and, in warmer months, affords immediate access to the shores of Cayuga Lake.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
While the intermission affords each team more time than usual to prepare for the final 30 or so minutes of the season, that entire break isn't afforded to the entertainer who graces the stage.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
While Orion affords 60% more space than the Apollo command module, life on a space mission is hardly a spacious affair.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Timber Cove, situated on the South Shore, affords both sunrise and sunset views.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Its location within the Costa Palmas community affords easy access to golf, orchards, swimmable beaches, a yacht club and the marina.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The dramatic expansion of Opus Dei worldwide affords it, however, far broader relevance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
As a Bloomberg report points out, this affords them a head start in a market Morgan Stanley estimates will be worth $5 trillion by 2050.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
The four-season property is well equipped with winter-weather amenities like a spa and fireplaces and, in warmer months, affords immediate access to the shores of Cayuga Lake.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
While the intermission affords each team more time than usual to prepare for the final 30 or so minutes of the season, that entire break isn't afforded to the entertainer who graces the stage.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affords
goes
Verb
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And how a couple goes from competition to partnership.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Those cabins are where most of the attention goes.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Affords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affords. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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