afford
How many syllables in afford?
There are 2 syllables in the word afford.How to pronounce afford:
Definition of afford:
- afford:
- The past tense of Afford is afforded.
Synonyms for afford:
expend
spend
Antonyms for afford:
block
conceal
decline
deny
desecrate
disallow
disapprove
dismiss
disrespect
forbid
hide
hold
invalidate
keep
misappropriate
misuse
need
nullify
oppose
prohibit
quash
rebuff
refrain
refuse
reject
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