afford

Meanings

• verb

  Have the ability to pay for something or have enough resources to do something.

  - "I can't afford a new car."
  - "They afforded us a lovely dinner."
  - "The company can't afford to lose any more clients."

• verb

  Provide or allow (someone) to have or do something, especially at little or no cost.

  - "The charity affords free meals to the homeless."
  - "The university affords students the opportunity to study abroad."
  - "The museum affords visitors a glimpse into history."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈfoɹd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with afford
borrow , morrow , tomorrow , sorrow

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Variants

List of all variants of afford that leads to same result
afford , afforded , affording , affords , ill afford

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'avoir' meaning 'to have'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'affordability' is often used in real estate to describe the price range of homes that are within a buyer's budget.

2. The phrase 'afford no help' means that someone's actions or words do not make a difference or provide any benefit.

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Related Concepts

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1. economy: Afford is closely related to the concept of economy, as it involves managing resources and making decisions based on the ability to pay.

2. budget: Afford is also related to the concept of budgeting, as it involves determining what one can pay for and allocating resources accordingly.

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Culture

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In literature, 'afford' is often used to describe the financial situation of characters and can impact their decisions and actions. For example, in Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', the characters' inability to afford basic necessities is a major theme.

How to Memorize "afford"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'afford', imagine having enough resources to 'carry on' with your daily life.

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