Afford
/əˈfɔrd/
To have enough money to buy something you want or to do something fun. For example, if you save your allowance and can buy a new toy, you can afford it.
Examples
- I want to buy a new video game, but I need to save money to afford it.
- My parents said we can’t afford to go to the amusement park this year.
- I hope I can afford a new bicycle for my birthday.
Synonyms
buy
pay for
get
purchase
have enough for
Antonyms
cannot buy
can't afford
lack money
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