(used with object)
1.
to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence or adverse effect:
The country can't afford another drought.
2.
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.
3.
to be able to give or spare:
He can't afford the loss of a day.
4.
to furnish; supply:
The transaction afforded him a good profit.
5.
to be capable of yielding or providing:
The records afford no explanation.
6.
to give or confer upon:
to afford great pleasure to someone.