afford

• Verbo que indica ter dinheiro, tempo ou recursos suficientes para pagar ou fazer algo; também pode significar arcar com as consequências de algo.

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.

   Ter dinheiro para pagar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbearcoverfinancemanagepay forstandsupport

2. Provide or supplyB1formal

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

   Proporcionar

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

   Sinônimosfurnishgiveofferproduceprovidesupplyyield

   Antônimosdenydepriverefusewithhold

3. Allow or enableB2formal

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

   Permitir

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

   Sinônimosallowenablegivegrantpermitprovideyield

   Antônimosdenydisallowforbidprevent