- present tense form of afford (3rd person singular).
affords
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At some level, not yet precisely defined by courts, candidates for federal office are entitled to an election process that affords them fundamental fairness under the Constitution and statutory law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
It's accepted that the safety car affords possibilities to gain and lose out, so why should the VSC not do the same?
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
But the nature of Dans’ role affords him more leeway than other appointees.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
None of the patrons appear to be dedicated readers of Thrasher or Quartersnacks, which affords Elsesser a preferable anonymity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
The legend of Peugeot affords us a good example.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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