affording

[əˈfɔːdɪŋ]

affording Definition

to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something.

Using affording: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "affording" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I can't afford a new car right now.

• Example

  The hotel affords a beautiful view of the ocean.

• Example

  His job affords him the opportunity to travel the world.

affording Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for affording

• providing
• supplying
• granting

Antonyms for affording

• depriving
• withholding

Phrases with affording

• afford to do something

  to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something

  Example

  I can't afford to go on vacation this year.

• afford someone something

  to provide or offer something to someone

  Example

  The company afforded its employees a generous benefits package.

• afford oneself something

  to allow oneself to have or do something

  Example

  After a long week, she decided to afford herself a relaxing day at the spa.

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Summary: affording in Brief

'Affording' [əˈfɔːdɪŋ] means having enough money or time to be able to buy or do something. It can also mean providing or offering something to someone. Examples include 'I can't afford a new car right now,' and 'The hotel affords a beautiful view of the ocean.' Phrases like 'afford to do something' and 'afford oneself something' denote the ability to buy or do something, or to allow oneself to have or do something.