afford to
US /əˈfɔrd tu/
・UK /əˈfɔ:d tu:/
B1
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To have enough money to pay for something.
I can't afford to buy a new car this year.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be able to do something without negative consequences.
We can't afford to waste any more time on this project.
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Knight
- At least in its sense of the highest of the four Athenian social classes, those who could afford to maintain a war horse in the state service.
At least in its sense of the highest of the four Athenian social classes, those who could afford to maintain a war horse in the state service.
- of the highest of the four Athenian social classes, those who could afford to maintain
of the highest of the four Athenian social classes, those who could afford to maintain
The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
- And this country can't afford to have another four years of that kind of experience.
And this country can't afford to have another four years of that kind of experience.
- AFFORD TO HAVE ANOTHER
AFFORD TO HAVE ANOTHER
How Rich People Hide Their Money
- Whether it's training racehorses, owning a sports team, developing luxury real estate, or buying a social media platform, the ultra-wealthy can afford to start or buy businesses that they don't actually expect to live off of.
Whether it's training racehorses, owning a sports team, developing luxury real estate, or buying a social media platform, the ultra-wealthy can afford to start or buy businesses that they don't actually expect to live off of.
- The ultra wealthy can afford to start
The ultra wealthy can afford to start
How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of
- Moutai's consumer base has long been dominated by older and wealthier Chinese, who appreciate the brand's historical significance and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.
Moutai's consumer base has long been dominated by older and wealthier Chinese, who appreciate the brand's historical significance and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.
- and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.
and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.
Why Your Friends Have More Friends Than You
- Elon, if it's really you watching my videos then I'm sorry, but I can't afford to analyze all your followers.
Elon, if it's really you watching my videos then I'm sorry, but I can't afford to analyze all your followers.
- but I can’t afford to analyze all your followers.
but I can’t afford to analyze all your followers.
What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ
- India's cultural norms have meant that families who can't afford to keep their daughters and wives at home prefer to do so.
India's cultural norms have meant that families who can't afford to keep their daughters and wives at home prefer to do so.
- who can't afford to keep their daughters
who can't afford to keep their daughters
BBC 6 Minute English June 25, 2015 - Food Bank
- that they can't afford to buy their own food?
that they can't afford to buy their own food?
- that they can't afford to buy their own food?
that they can't afford to buy their own food?
Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
- we can afford to do a little bit more to make sure we're not blowing up the deficit.
we can afford to do a little bit more to make sure we're not blowing up the deficit.
- And those of us who have done extraordinarily well because of this magnificent country that we live in, that we can afford to do a little bit more to make sure we're not blowing up the deficit.
And those of us who have done extraordinarily well because of this magnificent country that we live in, that we can afford to do a little bit more to make sure we're not blowing up the deficit.
The global food crisis, explained
- A rise in prices means millions won’t be able to afford to eat
A rise in prices means millions won’t be able to afford to eat
- ...so that they can afford to import and then pay back at their own pace
...so that they can afford to import and then pay back at their own pace
ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor
- I have a straight rule, that is, unless I can afford to pay for that thing outright in cash, I shouldn't be buying it with any form of debt.
I have a straight rule, that is, unless I can afford to pay for that thing outright in cash, I shouldn't be buying it with any form of debt.