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afford

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  1. give                  
 
af.ford \*-'fo-(*)rd, -'fo.(*)rd\ vt [ME aforthen, fr. OE geforthian to 
   carry out, fr:ge-, perfect]ive prefix + forthian to carry out, fr. forth - 
   more at CO-, FORTH 1: to manage to bear or to bear the cost of without 
   serious loss or detriment {can ~ to be generous} {~ a new coat} 2a: YIELD, 
   FURNISH {~s an opportunity}  2b: to furnish or offer typically or as an 
   essential concomitant {~Rs a fine view}