Definition of afford

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Afford (v. t.) To give, grant, or confer, with a remoter reference to its being the natural result; to provide; to furnish; as, a good life affords consolation in old age..

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Substract :: Substitutive (a.) Tending to afford or furnish a substitute; making substitution; capable of being substituted.
Pabulous :: Pabulous (a.) Affording pabulum, or food; alimental..
Prospectus :: Prospectus (n.) A summary, plan, or scheme of something proposed, affording a prospect of its nature; especially, an exposition of the scheme of an unpublished literary work..
Breadroot :: Breadroot (n.) The root of a leguminous plant (Psoralea esculenta), found near the Rocky Mountains. It is usually oval in form, and abounds in farinaceous matter, affording sweet and palatable food..
Navigable :: Navigable (a.) Capable of being navigated; deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to vessels; as, a navigable river..
Fenci-ble :: Fenci-ble (a.) Capable of being defended, or of making or affording defense..
Lodgeable :: Lodgeable (a.) Capable of affording lodging; fit for lodging in.
Blond Metal :: Blond metal () A variety of clay ironstone, in Staffordshire, England, used for making tools..
Accommodation :: Accommodation (n.) Whatever supplies a want or affords ease, refreshment, or convenience; anything furnished which is desired or needful; -- often in the plural; as, the accommodations -- that is, lodgings and food -- at an inn..
Camp :: Camp (v. t.) To afford rest or lodging for, as an army or travelers..
Afford :: Afford (v. t.) To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury; as, A affords his goods cheaper than B; a man can afford a sum yearly in charity..
Afford :: Afford (v. t.) To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; -- with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough..
Gratification :: Gratification (n.) That which affords pleasure; satisfaction; enjoyment; fruition: delight.
Like :: Like (superl.) Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
Shoe :: Shoe (n.) A plate, or notched piece, interposed between a moving part and the stationary part on which it bears, to take the wear and afford means of adjustment; -- called also slipper, and gib..
Prospect :: Prospect (v.) A position affording a fine view; a lookout.
Succorless :: Succorer (n.) One who affords succor; a helper.
Easeful :: Easeful (a.) Full of ease; suitable for affording ease or rest; quiet; comfortable; restful.
Comfort :: Comfort (n.) Encouragement; solace; consolation in trouble; also, that which affords consolation..
Umbrage :: Umbrage (n.) Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage..
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