afford

verb12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

To be only just able to pay for something.

To be almost unable to pay for something.

To be able to pay for something without difficulty.

To be able to pay for something without difficulty, often used to emphasize the ability.

Used to say that one should not do something, because they do not have the money, time, or right to do it.

A softer way to say one cannot afford something.

To be only just able to pay for something.

To be only just able to pay for something, emphasizing the narrow margin.

To have enough money to pay for something.

To not have enough money to pay for something (also can't afford).

To have enough money to pay for something.

To not have enough money to pay for something.