afford — to have enough money to buy something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have enough money to buy something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈfɔːrd/
Korean meaning: ~을 살 여유가 있다, 감당할 수 있다
Korean pronunciation: 어-포드 (강세: 포드)
Example Sentences
- He wanted to buy a golden toilet, but he couldn't afford such luxury.
- The umbrella affords protection from both rain and judgemental stares.
- We can afford to be patient when learning a new language.
afford
VERB//əˈfɔːrd//
to have enough money to buy something
Can't afford the expensive car
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Can't afford the sword, even from my generous lord.
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Origin
From Old English 'geforthian' meaning 'to further' or 'to promote', combined with the prefix 'ge-' (a common Old English prefix) and 'forth' (meaning forward or onward).
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“He wanted to buy a golden toilet, but he couldn't afford such luxury.”
“The umbrella affords protection from both rain and judgemental stares.”
“We can afford to be patient when learning a new language.”
“The balcony affords a beautiful view of the city.”
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