English · Work & Business
afford
/əˈfɔːd/
[/əˈfɔːd/]
have enough money for
Intermediateverb
Definition
To have enough money or time to be able to pay for or do something.
Example
We can't afford a holiday this year.
We can't afford a holiday this year.
Etymology
From Old English 'geforthian' (to put forth, accomplish), later influenced by 'ad-' meaning toward.
How & Where It’s Used
Usually used with 'can' or 'can't'; central to budgeting talk.