(1) it was taking up more time than he could afford(2) only aristocrats could afford to stoop to such practices(3) the best that I could afford was a first-floor room(4) We had an agreement that if he thought the cloud cover was too low to afford a decent chance then he would not show up at my door.(5) kings could afford to be wrathful(6) It would be troublesome to eat with the sash covering her mouth, but it was possible to do so, and she couldn't afford to risk any of the boys seeing her face.(7) I have a job that affords me the luxury of bringing my children with me to work.(8) Such an unhurried environment affords me the opportunity to reflect more.(9) The online archive affords opportunity to research other characters from the play.(10) We knew deep down that we were a good team and this game afforded us the opportunity to prove it.(11) Given the size of the company, we cannot afford to make these services available internally.(12) I need a new and positive mental outlook, and the new year affords an opportunity to put that into practice.(13) Some of my friends have been giving money but I couldn't afford it because I've just bought my own place.(14) I couldn't afford to pay u251cu00f6u251cu00aeu252cu255d45 a week out of the money I get.(15) We have also worked very hard at keeping our staff by affording them opportunities to progress through the ranks.(16) I didn't have any money and couldn't afford a computer, so I wrote it on index cards.
📺 Word Example from TV Shows
he might be able to AFFORD to bring you
to Highgarden for a visit.
Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
I cannot AFFORD this right now.
The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17
...but you can AFFORD that.
I'll call my PI.
Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 12
Frankly, if I could AFFORD the rent,
I'd ask you to leave.
The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 7