What is the meaning of afford?

verb

  • Be able to spare or give up.
    • usage: "I can't afford to spend two hours with this person"
  • Be the cause or source of.
    • usage: "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information"
  • Have the financial means to do something or buy something.
    • usage: "We can't afford to send our children to college"; "Can you afford this car"
  • Afford access to.
    • usage: "the door opens to the patio"; "The French doors give onto a terrace"
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