- present tense form of afford (3rd person singular).
affords
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With the 19 addresses of “So Ordered”—each adapted as a tightly reasoned essay—Justice Alito affords the legal commentariat an unexacting way to understand his thought.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Baku street circuit has a long straight that affords good overtaking possibilities and has a reputation for producing incident-packed races.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
In contrast, in the other weeks of the quarter, company news affords us much less insight about the health of the overall economy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
But the nature of Dans’ role affords him more leeway than other appointees.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
I shake my head, muttering darkly on shaded paths, holding conversation with the only friend and comfort this world affords, my shadow.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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