afford
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(verb) be able to spare or give up. Example: "I can't afford to spend two hours with this person."
Verb Definition 1
(verb) be the cause or source of. Synonyms: yield, give. Examples: "He gave me a lot of trouble." "Our meeting afforded much interesting information."
Verb Definition 2
(verb) have the financial means to do something or buy something. Examples: "We can't afford to send our children to college." "Can you afford this car?."
Verb Definition 3