- present tense form of afford (3rd person singular).
affords
Example Sentences
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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
But the nature of Dans’ role affords him more leeway than other appointees.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
When the shipping company finally wheels away the crates, Drolma affords herself a smile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
While nearly half of small businesses fail within five years, Kyla Scanlon noted that ownership also affords greater opportunity.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The legend of Peugeot affords us a good example.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
