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afford
/əˈfɔːrd/
verb
Bir şeyi satın almak için yeterli paraya veya kaynağa sahip olmak
To have enough money or resources to pay for something.
- I can't afford a new car right now.
- We can afford to go on vacation this year.
- They couldn't afford the rent increase.
- Developing nations often cannot afford the advanced water purification technologies needed to ensure safe drinking supplies for their populations.
- The laboratory budget does not afford the purchase of the high-resolution imaging equipment required for nanoscale materials research.
- Historical records suggest that only wealthy merchant families could afford formal education for their children during the Renaissance period.
verb
Bir şeyi risk veya olumsuz sonuçlar olmadan yapabilmek
To be able to do something without risk or negative consequences.
- We can't afford to make any mistakes.
- You can't afford to miss this opportunity.
- The company can't afford to lose any more customers.
verbformal
Bir şey sağlamak veya tedarik etmek; vermek
To provide or supply something; to give.
- The window affords a beautiful view of the mountains.
- The terrace affords stunning views of the city.
- This opportunity affords us a chance to learn.