How to Use "Afford" with Example Sentences

afford (v): to have enough money to pay for something; to be able to do something without having problems; to offer or provide something to someone

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Used with adverbs:

"I can easily afford a used car."
(easily, certainly, probably)

"You can hardly afford to miss another day of work."
(hardly, barely, only, just)

"My boss kindly afforded me extra vacation days."
(kindly, nicely, surprisingly)

Used with verbs:

"I can afford those new shoes."
(can, be + unable to, cannot, be + able to)