afforded

[uh-fawr-did] / əˈfɔr dɪd /

VERB

able to have or do; within financial means

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allow manage

STRONG

bear incur spare stand support sustain

WEAK

be able to be disposed to have enough for have the means for

Antonyms

STRONG

refuse reject

WEAK

take away

VERB

give, produce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grant offer provide

STRONG

bestow furnish impart render supply yield

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny refuse take

STRONG

conceal hide

WEAK

take away

Example Sentences

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It was a space where she and her female friends could engage with Boys' Love in a way that afforded them more agency over their own pleasure.

From BBC

They are not directly elected politicians, so they are afforded a measure of respect.

From BBC

Koh said his overseas posting afforded him luxuries nearly impossible to find at home: steady electricity, nutritious meals and internet access.

From The Wall Street Journal

One positive Deulofeu takes from this period is that he can enjoy more time with his family than is afforded to most professional footballers.

From BBC

"It is important that the new leader gets clear air, something that is not always afforded to leaders," she said, a parting jab at her successor.

From BBC