afford

• Deutsches Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand genug Geld, Zeit oder Mittel hat, um sich etwas zu leisten oder etwas zu tun.

A verb used to indicate having enough money, time, or resources to pay for or to be able to do something.

1. A2formal

   To have enough money to buy or pay for something.

   Sich leisten können

   • I can't afford a new car right now.
   • They can afford to send their kids to private school.
   • She couldn't afford the rent increase.

   Synonymebearcoverfinancemanagepay forstandsupport

2. Provide or supplyB1formal

   To provide or make available something, such as time, opportunity, or resources.

   Bereitstellen

   • The company affords excellent benefits to employees.
   • This hotel affords beautiful views of the ocean.
   • The scholarship affords students the chance to study abroad.

   Synonymefurnishgiveofferproduceprovidesupplyyield

   Antonymedenydepriverefusewithhold

3. Allow or enableB2formal

   To allow someone to do something, often by providing the means.

   Ermöglichen

   • The new technology affords greater flexibility.
   • His position affords him access to important information.
   • The design affords easy maintenance and repairs.

   Synonymeallowenablegivegrantpermitprovideyield

   Antonymedenydisallowforbidprevent