Afford Definition & Meaning
afford
- verb
- be able to spare or give up; "I can't afford to spend two hours with this person"
- be the cause or source of; "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information"
- have the financial means to do something or buy something; "We can't afford to send our children to college"; "Can you afford this car?"
- afford access to; "the door opens to the patio"; "The French doors give onto a terrace"
"Afford" in song lyrics
See how afford is used in real songs:
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"Always wantin' things we can't afford"
2 Live Crew — I Can't Go for That -
"The poor can't afford"
Aceyalone — The Hurt -
"Drives a better car than you can ever afford"
Alexipharmic — Kings
Words that rhyme with afford
Usage tips for "afford"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "afford" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for afford to find words that pair well.