af•ford (əfôrd´) vt.

 1 to have enough or the means for; bear the cost of without serious inconvenience: used with can or be able[I'm not able to afford a car; can you afford the time?]
 2 to manage (to do something) without risking serious consequences: used with can[I can afford to speak frankly]
 3 to give; furnish[music affords her pleasure]
—afford´abil´ity n.
—afford´able adj.