- present participle of afford.
affording
Example Sentences
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The beats are the ideal accompaniment for Ms. Badu in her experimental mode, affording her space to work through her range of vocal styles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
His mother was of European descent and his father was a Cantonese opera star who was on tour in the city, affording his son birthright citizenship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
In Jackson’s words, “Congress could not have meant for the guarantees it was affording to be so cavalierly swept aside.”
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
“Affording social safety nets, affording national defense – you’ve got to be a little more competitive,” Dimon said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026
I was thinking, too, that the stillness was affording me a first real opportunity to reflect.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
