(v) :
to incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; -- with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough; to offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury
"I think we can afford the extra hour it will take."
History
This word has been viewed 8,696 times.
Still working on your text?
Finding the right words is only half the battle. If your website isn't turning visitors into customers, we'll show you exactly why.
(v) :
to incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; -- with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough; to offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury
"I think we can afford the extra hour it will take."