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af·ford (ə-fôrd́, ə-fōrd́)

[Middle English aforthen, from Old English geforthian, to carry out, ge-, perfective pref.; see yclept, + forthian, to further (from forth, forth, forward; see per1).]

transitive verb: -ford·ed, -ford·ing, -fords. 

  1. To have the financial means for; bear the cost of: not able to afford a new car.
  2. To manage to spare or give up: can't afford an hour for lunch.
  3. To manage or bear without disadvantage or risk to oneself: can afford to be tolerant.
  4. To make available; provide: a sport affording good exercise; a tree that affords ample shade.