- present tense form of afford (3rd person singular).
affords
Example Sentences
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Major cities throughout the States have seen crushing drops in Canadian tourism and business it affords to costly enterprises like ski resorts.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
The more Mary affords grace to others, the more she gains confidence in who she is, as a person with a strong moral compass forged away from her mother’s ambitions.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
"We were able to identify an evolutionarily old region in the brainstem which affords this ability."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026
But from the eighth floor the Center affords breathtaking views of Chicago’s glorious downtown and Lake Michigan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Where it doesn’t matter if no one affords you charity, or nostalgia for your memories.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
