afford
/əˈfɔːd/verb
To have enough money to pay for something.
Example sentences
- “We can't afford a new car this year.”
- “How can anyone afford rent in this neighborhood?”
- “She saved for months so she could afford the concert tickets.”
Almost always used with can, could, or be able to, and often in the negative: I can't afford it. 'Affordable' means not too expensive.