Synonyms for Afford
Definition of 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?"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "afford"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like give, open, yield can replace "afford" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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