<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence or adverse effect: The country can't afford another drought.</li><li>to be able to meet the expense of; have or be able to spare the price of: Can we afford a trip to Europe this year? The city can easily afford to repair the street.</li><li>to be able to give or spare: He can't afford the loss of a day.</li><li>to furnish; supply: The transaction afforded him a good profit.</li><li>to be capable of yielding or providing: The records afford no explanation.</li><li>to give or confer upon: to afford great pleasure to someone.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>