Afforded

Pronunciation: /əˈfɔːrdɪd/

Definitions of afforded

verb to have enough money or resources to be able to pay for something

Example Sentences

A1 I can't afford to buy a new car.

A2 She couldn't afford to go on vacation this year.

B1 The company afforded me the opportunity to travel for work.

B2 The scholarship afforded him the chance to study abroad.

C1 The successful business venture afforded them a luxurious lifestyle.

C2 His hard work and dedication afforded him the respect of his peers.

Examples of afforded in a Sentence

formal The new tax breaks afforded many businesses the opportunity to invest in expansion.

informal I can't afford to go on vacation this year, I need to save money.

slang I can't afford to splurge on a new phone right now, I'm broke.

figurative The sacrifices she made afforded her the chance to pursue her dream career.

Grammatical Forms of afforded

• past tense: afforded
• plural: afforded
• comparative: more afforded
• superlative: most afforded
• present tense: afford
• future tense: will afford
• perfect tense: have afforded
• continuous tense: affording
• singular: afforded
• positive degree: afforded
• infinitive: to afford
• gerund: affording
• participle: affording

Origin and Evolution of afforded

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'afforded' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'geforðian' meaning to grant or give consent.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'afforded' has evolved to encompass not just the act of granting or giving consent, but also the ability to provide or have the means for something, especially in a financial context.