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Affording: meaning, definitions and examples

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affording

 

[ ษ™หˆfษ”หrdษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial ability

Affording refers to having enough resources, usually money, to be able to buy something or to undertake a particular action. It demonstrates the economic capability to acquire goods or services without causing financial strain. In a broader sense, to afford something can also indicate having the time or means to engage in a certain behavior or activity, not just material possessions.

Synonyms

bear, finance, manage, sustain.

Examples of usage

  • I can afford to buy a new car.
  • Can we afford a vacation this year?
  • He can't afford to miss work.
  • We need to see if we can afford this decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "affording" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น permitindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sich leisten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mampu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะทะฒะพะปััŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pozwalajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จฑๅฏใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท permettant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ permitiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karลŸฤฑlayarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ๋ฝํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณู…ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dovolit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umoลพลˆujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…่ฎธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omogoฤajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leyfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€าฑา›ัะฐั‚ ะตั‚ะต ะพั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒซแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ icazษ™ vermษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ permitiendo

Etymology

The word 'afford' is derived from the Old English term 'forรฐian', meaning to further or to bring forward. The root can be traced back to Proto-Germanic 'furรพan', which means to go forth or to proceed. Over time, the term evolved through various stages, undergoing phonetic and semantic shifts. By Middle English, it appeared in the form 'afforden', reflecting the sense of being able or having the means to do something. The modern usage of 'afford' continues this evolution, focusing primarily on the concept of financial capability, but also branching out to imply the ability in terms of time and effort as well. Its usage in commerce and everyday language has become integral as economic considerations shape everyday decisions.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,763 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.