CEFR B1

affording

verb

Meaning

Having enough financial resources to pay for something without experiencing hardship.

Examples

Many families are struggling with the challenge of affording basic necessities like housing and food.
He is currently focused on saving money, not affording luxuries like designer clothes or fine dining.

Synonyms: buying, paying for, financing, bearing the cost of

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affording (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/

Definition

Having enough financial resources to pay for something without experiencing hardship.

Examples

Many families are struggling with the challenge of affording basic necessities like housing and food.
He is currently focused on saving money, not affording luxuries like designer clothes or fine dining.

How to Use affording

afford to (collocation): Having the means to perform an action. — "We cannot afford to waste any more time on this project."
afford [something] (collocation): Having the money to purchase a specific item. — "She finally saved enough money for affording a new car."

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