Meaning & use
affords
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provides, supplies, or makes something possible or available, as used in the third-person singular present tense of 'afford'.
See it in a sentence
The new balcony affords a stunning view of the harbor at sunset.
Her promotion affords her the chance to travel more often for work.
A note on using this word
Besides its financial sense of being able to pay for something, 'afford' commonly means to give or supply an opportunity, as in 'affords an opportunity.'
Words with a similar meaning
providesoffers
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Words with an opposite meaning
denies
Another way to use it
2. verb
has enough money, time, or resources to be able to do or have something
He finally affords a vacation after years of saving.
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