AFFORDED
/əˈfɔːdɪd/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of AFFORDED
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.
"I think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment."
To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury.
"A affords his goods cheaper than B."
To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue.
"Grapes afford wine. Olives afford oil. The earth affords fruit. The sea affords an abundant supply of fish."
Examples of AFFORDED in a Sentence
- "I think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment."
- "A affords his goods cheaper than B."
- "Grapes afford wine. Olives afford oil. The earth affords fruit. The sea affords an abundant supply of fish."
Word Details
Is AFFORDED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AFFORDED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AFFORDED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AFFORDED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | f | f | o | r | d | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFORDED
100 words from the letters in AFFORDED
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How to Use AFFORDED in Word Games
AFFORDED is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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