be able to afford

/biː ˈeɪbl̩ tuː əˈfɔːrd/

have enough money to buy or do something

After getting a raise, she was finally able to afford a new car.

She could buy a new car because she earned more money.

Finance

formalinformal

To have sufficient financial resources to purchase or do something

Many families struggle to afford basic necessities like housing and healthcare.

Many families find it difficult to buy essential things like homes and medical care.

Often used to discuss financial capability or limitations.

Collocations

afford to buyhave enough money to purchase somethingafford to dohave enough money to engage in an activity

something that is reasonably priced

the quality of being within one's financial means

This phrase is often used when discussing financial decisions or economic challenges.

Always use this phrase in contexts related to money or financial capability.

Combination of 'be able to' (capable of) and 'afford' (to have enough money for).

Common in discussions about personal finance, budgeting, and economic conditions.

be able to

to have the capability or capacity to do something

phrase

afford

to have enough money to pay for something

verb

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