Afford

Pronunciation: /əˈfɔːrd/

Afford (verb)

  1. to have enough money to pay for something.
  2. to be able to do something without causing problems.

Examples

  • They can afford to buy a new car.
  • She can afford to take a break from work.

Common collocations: afford a luxury, afford a trip, afford time, afford to relax

Synonyms of Afford

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Afford

  • — To deny means to refuse or reject something financially.
  • — To lack means to not have enough resources or means.