afforded

[uh-fawr-did] / əˈfɔr dɪd /

VERB

able to have or do; within financial means

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allow manage

STRONG

bear incur spare stand support sustain

WEAK

be able to be disposed to have enough for have the means for

Antonyms

STRONG

refuse reject

WEAK

take away

VERB

give, produce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grant offer provide

STRONG

bestow furnish impart render supply yield

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny refuse take

STRONG

conceal hide

WEAK

take away

Example Sentences

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Xi was afforded a lavish welcome on the trip, which he took with his wife and other senior officials.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Shareholders will not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate-governance requirements of Nasdaq,” the company told prospective shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Had Celtic dropped points, Hearts could have afforded to lose by two goals at Celtic Park on Saturday and still be crowned champions for the first time since 1960.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

This season reveals that the characters afforded the most complexity and humanity, other than Greg, are the women in his life.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

His authority afforded him the very best seat: front-row center.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir