"Afford" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"afford" Definition
- [no passive] (usually used with can, could or be able to, especially in negative sentences or questions) to have enough money to be able to buy or do something
- [no passive] (usually used with can or could, especially in negative sentences and questions) if you say that you can’t afford to do something, you mean that you should not do it because it will cause problems for you if you do
- (formal) to provide somebody with something
"afford" Synonyms & Antonyms
"afford" synonyms:
- support,
- spare,
- swing,
- incur,
- manage,
- meet-the-expense-of,
- bear-the-expense-of,
- spare-the-price-of,
- bear-the-cost-of,
- stretch-to,
- have-enough-for,
- have-the-wherewithal-for,
- find-the-money-for,
- have-the-funds-for,
- manage-to-pay-for,
- pay-for,
- have-the-means-for,
- have-the-money-for,
- run-to
"afford" antonyms:
- refuse,
- reject,
- take-away,
- deny,
- disallow,
- hold,
- take,
- keep,
- waste,
- decline,
- disapprove,
- conceal,
- withhold,
- withstand,
- spend,
- need,
- desecrate,
- misappropriate,
- refrain