be able to spare or give up; I can't afford to spend two hours with this person'

be the cause or source of; He gave me a lot of trouble; Our meeting afforded much interesting information

[ Syn: yield , give ]

have the financial means to do something or buy something; We can't afford to send our children to college; Can you afford this car?'

afford access to; the door opens to the patio; The French doors give onto a terrace

[ Syn: open , give ]