afford
B1Frequent NGSL-2UK /əˈfɔːd/US /əˈfɔːrd/
Meaning
verb
to have enough money to be able to buy or do something
“afford something, Can we afford a new car?”
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“and can afford to go or get sponsorship in some manner.”
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“uh or in fact I couldn't afford a place”
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“And I think we can't afford to go on that way.”
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