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affords

v.
C1 Advanced US //əˈfɔɹdz// UK //ɐfˈɔːdz// af·fords

v. to provide or offer something useful, like an opportunity or a nice view.

v. to provide or supply an opportunity, facility, or advantage. Often used in formal or academic contexts to describe what a situation or object makes possible.


SIMPLE

The balcony affords a beautiful view of the ocean.

CONTEXTUAL

The new trade agreement affords local businesses a chance to expand into international markets.

COMPLEX

The modular design of the software affords developers the flexibility to integrate third-party tools without restructuring the core architecture.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes two objects (affords someone something) or a direct object followed by a prepositional phrase.

Pitfall

The job affords to me a high salaryThe job affords me a high salaryWhen used with an indirect object, 'afford' does not typically take the preposition 'to' before the person receiving the benefit.

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