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afford

verb

/əˈfɔːrd/

Meaning

to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare

to have enough money or resources to buy or do something

I can't afford a new car right now.

We can’t afford to buy a new car right now.

afford to lose

manage, bear, sustain, provide, spare, allow

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manage, bear, sustain, provide

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manage, spare, provide, allow

lack, want, need, require

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lack, want, need, require

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lack, need, require

can't afford, afford luxury, afford to buy, barely afford, can afford, afford the cost, afford a house

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can't afford, afford luxury, afford to buy, barely afford

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can afford, afford to buy, afford the cost, afford a house

To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to as...

continuing to become greater in size, amount, or degree

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.