Afforded: meaning, definitions and examples
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afforded
[ əˈfɔːrdəd ]
financial capability
To afford means to have enough money or resources to be able to purchase something without causing financial strain. It suggests a level of economic comfort, allowing an individual or entity to engage in transactions or investments without jeopardizing their financial stability. The term can also apply to the ability to provide or offer something, such as a service or an opportunity. In this sense, it encompasses not just the capability to spend money, but also the capacity to allocate time or effort towards an endeavor.
Synonyms
bear, finance, fund, manage, sustain
Examples of usage
- I can afford to buy a new car.
- She couldn't afford the luxury vacation.
- They can afford to invest in technology.
- We can afford another round of drinks.
- Can we afford to take a risk?
Translations
Translations of the word "afforded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proporcionado
🇮🇳 प्रदान किया गया
🇩🇪 gewährt
🇮🇩 diberikan
🇺🇦 надано
🇵🇱 umożliwione
🇯🇵 提供された
🇫🇷 offert
🇪🇸 proporcionado
🇹🇷 sağlanan
🇰🇷 제공된
🇸🇦 مقدم
🇨🇿 poskytnuto
🇸🇰 poskytnuté
🇨🇳 提供的
🇸🇮 zagotovljeno
🇮🇸 veitt
🇰🇿 берілген
🇬🇪 მოწვდილი
🇦🇿 təmin edilmiş
🇲🇽 proporcionado
Etymology
The word 'afford' traces its roots back to Middle English 'aforden,' which itself comes from the Old English 'āforðan,' meaning 'to further, promote; provide, supply.' The prefix 'a-' is a variation of the Old English 'on' or 'in,' while 'forðan' is derived from 'forð,' meaning 'further, forth.' This combination implied a sense of enabling or making possible. Over time, the word evolved through various forms and usages in Middle English, with its meaning shifting towards financial contexts in the modern era. Today, 'afford' is primarily used to denote the ability to pay for something, but retains some nuances of earlier meanings related to provision and capability.