afford synonyms

afford

v.

  1. To give

    provide, furnish, yield; see produce 1.

  2. To be in a position to buy or bear

    have enough for, spare the money for, allow, be able to, be disposed to, have the means for, be financially able, have sufficient means for, sustain, bear, manage, support, stand, spare the price of, be able to meet the expense of, incur without detriment to financial condition, bear the expense, bear the cost of, have the wherewithal, swing*.

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