Definition of afford

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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..

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Illuminant :: Illuminant (n.) That which illuminates or affords light; as, gas and petroleum are illuminants..
Ssociable :: SSociable (a.) Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by much conversation; as, a sociable party..
Riga Fir :: Riga fir () A species of pine (Pinus sylvestris), and its wood, which affords a valuable timber; -- called also Scotch pine, and red / yellow deal. It grows in all parts of Europe, in the Caucasus, and in Siberia..
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..
Affording :: Affording (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Affor.
Stack :: Stack (a.) Any single insulated and prominent structure, or upright pipe, which affords a conduit for smoke; as, the brick smokestack of a factory; the smokestack of a steam vessel..
Convenient :: Convenient (v. i.) Affording accommodation or advantage; well adapted to use; handly; as, a convenient house; convenient implements or tools..
Incommodious :: Incommodious (a.) Tending to incommode; not commodious; not affording ease or advantage; unsuitable; giving trouble; inconvenient; annoying; as, an incommodious seat; an incommodious arrangement..
Bear :: Bear (v. t.) To afford; to be to; to supply with.
Delightful :: Delightful (a.) Highly pleasing; affording great pleasure and satisfaction.
Accommodating :: Accommodating (a.) Affording, or disposed to afford, accommodation; obliging; as an accommodating man, spirit, arrangement..
Pabulous :: Pabulous (a.) Affording pabulum, or food; alimental..
Titaniferous :: Titaniferous (a.) Containing or affording titanium; as, titaniferous magnetite..
Lend :: Lend (v. t.) To afford; to grant or furnish in general; as, to lend assistance; to lend one's name or influence..
Satisfy :: Satisfy (v. i.) To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to be desired.
Entertaining :: Entertaining (a.) Affording entertainment; pleasing; amusing; diverting.
Hagioscope :: Hagioscope (n.) An opening made in the interior walls of a cruciform church to afford a view of the altar to those in the transepts; -- called, in architecture, a squint..
Diathermic :: Diathermic (a.) Affording a free passage to heat; as, diathermic substances..
Pabular :: Pabular (a.) Of, pertaining to, or fit for, pabulum or food; affording food..
Succorless :: Succorer (n.) One who affords succor; a helper.
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