- present tense form of afford (3rd person singular).
affords
Example Sentences
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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
The artificial-intelligence spending cycle is still early, according to UBS analysts — and that affords investors a number of compelling opportunities across the technology, media and telecommunications sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
But the nature of Dans’ role affords him more leeway than other appointees.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
When the shipping company finally wheels away the crates, Drolma affords herself a smile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Where it doesn’t matter if no one affords you charity, or nostalgia for your memories.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
