English to German Meaning of afford - sich leisten

Afford :
sich leisten

kann, sich leisten, liefern, geben, Angebot, gewähren, Zahlen

sich leistenerschwinglichbotGewährungbietet
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Definitions of afford in English
Verb(1) be able to spare or give up(2) be the cause or source of(3) have the financial means to do something or buy something(4) afford access to
Examples of afford in English
(1) it was taking up more time than he could afford(2) only aristocrats could afford to stoop to such practices(3) the best that I could afford was a first-floor room(4) We had an agreement that if he thought the cloud cover was too low to afford a decent chance then he would not show up at my door.(5) kings could afford to be wrathful(6) It would be troublesome to eat with the sash covering her mouth, but it was possible to do so, and she couldn't afford to risk any of the boys seeing her face.(7) I have a job that affords me the luxury of bringing my children with me to work.(8) Such an unhurried environment affords me the opportunity to reflect more.(9) The online archive affords opportunity to research other characters from the play.(10) We knew deep down that we were a good team and this game afforded us the opportunity to prove it.(11) Given the size of the company, we cannot afford to make these services available internally.(12) I need a new and positive mental outlook, and the new year affords an opportunity to put that into practice.(13) Some of my friends have been giving money but I couldn't afford it because I've just bought my own place.(14) I couldn't afford to pay ├ö├®┬╝45 a week out of the money I get.(15) We have also worked very hard at keeping our staff by affording them opportunities to progress through the ranks.(16) I didn't have any money and couldn't afford a computer, so I wrote it on index cards.
Related Phrases of afford
(1) can afford ::
sich leisten können
Synonyms
Verb
1. pay for ::
bezahlen für
2. spare ::
schonen
3. provide ::
zu Verfügung stellen
4. open ::
öffnen
5. give ::
geben
Different Forms
afford, affordable, afforded, affording, affords
Word Example from TV Shows
You know, you don't have so many friends that you can afford to start insulting them.

You know, you don't have so many friends that you can AFFORD to start insulting them.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 12

Look, the point is, we can't afford to have this paper leaked

Look, the point is, we can't AFFORD to have this paper leaked

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 9

How much can the crown afford?

How much can the crown AFFORD?

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 4

No truces. We can't afford to look weak. We should march on them at once.

No truces. We can't AFFORD to look weak. We should march on them at once.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 10

Thanks, but I can't afford je ne sais quoi.

Thanks, but I can't AFFORD je ne sais quoi.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 5

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