verb
afford
uh-FORD/əˈfɔːrd/
To have enough money, time, or resources for something.
With five tokens, he can afford the three-token teapot.
Etymology
The completive prefix and “to further” formed a verb meaning to carry out or accomplish. That sense narrowed to being financially able to accomplish something—to bear its expense.
In context
they will only do this if the evidence you provided shows that you can afford any care costs and will always be able to afford them
More examples
- We can't afford a new car this year.
- I can afford an hour to help you pack.
- The small clinic cannot afford to hire another nurse.
Forms
afford · affords · afforded · affording
affordable adjective — Within someone's available budget or financial means.
affordability noun — The degree to which something fits a budget.