- present tense form of afford (3rd person singular).
affords
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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
None of the patrons appear to be dedicated readers of Thrasher or Quartersnacks, which affords Elsesser a preferable anonymity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
That affords the opportunity “to make more changes without it being more impactful to the remaining members.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
After welcoming their sisters, they triumphantly displayed a table set out with such cold meat as an inn larder usually affords, exclaiming, “Is not this nice? Is not this an agreeable surprise?”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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