afford
Verbs
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(v) be able to spare or give up
- I can't afford to spend two hours with this person
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(v) be the cause or source of
- He gave me a lot of trouble
- Our meeting afforded much interesting information
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(v) have the financial means to do something or buy something
- We can't afford to send our children to college
- Can you afford this car?
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(v) afford access to
- the door opens to the patio
- The French doors give onto a terrace