Afford
/əˈfɔrd/
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Definition
(verb) To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually after an expression of ability, as could, able, difficult) to be able or rich enough; to spare.
Sentence Examples
You can't afford to neglect your health.
Being only a student, I can't afford to get married.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I can't ____ to buy a new car right now because it's too expensive.