1. afford

be able to spare or give up

Example Sentences:
'I can't afford to spend two hours with this person'

2. afford, give, yield

be the cause or source of

Example Sentences:
'He gave me a lot of trouble'
'Our meeting afforded much interesting information'

• give
• yield

3. afford

have the financial means to do something or buy something

Example Sentences:
'We can't afford to send our children to college'
'Can you afford this car?'

4. afford, give, open

afford access to

Example Sentences:
'the door opens to the patio'
'The French doors give onto a terrace'

• give
• open