əˈfɔ:d v.tr. 1 (prec. by can or be
able to;
often foll. by to + infin.) a
have enough money,
means,
time,
etc.,
for; be able to
spare (can afford ø50;
could not afford a
holiday; can we afford to
buy a
new television?). b be in a
position to do
something (esp.
without risk of
adverse consequences) (can't afford to let
him think so). 2
yield a supply
of. 3
provide (affords a
view of
the sea). øøaffordable adj. affordability n. [ME f. OE geforthian
promote (as
Y-, FORTH), assim. to words in AF-]