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afford

Afford vs Eff - What's the difference?

afford | eff |


As a verb afford

is 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.

As an initialism eff is

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Afford vs Admit - What's the difference?

afford | admit | Related terms |

Afford is a related term of admit.


As verbs the difference between afford and admit

is that afford is 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 while admit is .

Afford vs Purchase - What's the difference?

afford | purchase |


As verbs the difference between afford and purchase

is that afford is 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 while purchase is to pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.

As a noun purchase is

the act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc..

Afford vs Impart - What's the difference?

afford | impart | Related terms |

Afford is a related term of impart.


As verbs the difference between afford and impart

is that afford is 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 while impart is to give a (l) or (l).

Afford vs Lend - What's the difference?

afford | lend | Synonyms |

Afford is a synonym of lend.


As verbs the difference between afford and lend

is that afford is 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 while lend is to allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be ed.

As a noun lend is

the lumbar region; loin.

Afford vs Command - What's the difference?

afford | command | Synonyms |

Afford is a synonym of command.


As verbs the difference between afford and command

is that afford is 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 while command is to order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

As a noun command is

an order to do something.

Afford vs Ford - What's the difference?

afford | ford |


As verbs the difference between afford and ford

is that afford is 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 while ford is .

Afford vs Deign - What's the difference?

afford | deign | Related terms |

Afford is a related term of deign.


As verbs the difference between afford and deign

is that afford is 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 while deign is to condescend; to accept as appropriate to one's dignity.

Permit vs Afford - What's the difference?

permit | afford | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between permit and afford

is that permit is to hand over, resign (something to someone) while afford is 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.

As a noun permit

is formal permission.

Afford vs Affect - What's the difference?

afford | affect |


As verbs the difference between afford and affect

is that afford is 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 while affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

As a noun affect is

(obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

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