afford meaning and definition

AFFORD verb

Definition of afford (verb)

1. be able to spare or give up
   • "I can't afford to spend two hours with this person"
2. be the cause or source of
   • "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information"
   • synonyms: give, yield
3. 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?"
4. afford access to
   • "the door opens to the patio"; "The French doors give onto a terrace"
   • synonyms: give, open