AFFORDS Meaning and
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Affords is a verb that, when used transitively, means to provide or offer something, especially an opportunity or a benefit. It indicates the act of making something available or accessible for a particular purpose or use. It suggests that an opportunity, advantage, or resource is being extended or provided to someone or something.
In a broader sense, "affords" also implies the ability to comfortably bear or provide a specific thing, either materially or financially. It suggests that the necessary means, such as time, money, or resources, are available for the attainment or indulgence of something.
The term "affords" can also express the concept of granting or allowing someone to do or have something. It denotes the permission or possibility to experience or possess a particular thing or right.
Furthermore, when used in a general context, "affords" might refer to the act of giving consideration, attention, or importance to something. It implies that a person or entity is providing due regard or significance to a matter or subject.
In summary, "affords" conveys the ideas of providing, offering, granting, granting permission, making accessible, and bearing the cost or effort of something. It encapsulates the act of making available, bestowing, or accommodating resources, advantages, opportunities, or even attentiveness.
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Etymology of AFFORDS
The word "affords" is derived from the Middle English word "afforthen", which was formed by combining the prefix "a-" (meaning "on" or "to") and the word "forthen" (meaning "to supply" or "to furnish"). "Forthen" itself can be traced back to the Old English word "forscrǣdan", meaning "to provide" or "to grant". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, ultimately resulting in the modern word "affords".
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