definition
To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.
example
I think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment.
definition
To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury.
example
A affords his goods cheaper than B.
definition
To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue.
example
Grapes afford wine. Olives afford oil. The earth affords fruit. The sea affords an abundant supply of fish.
definition
To give, grant, or confer, with a remoter reference to its being the natural result; to provide; to furnish.
example
A good life affords consolation in old age.