Words similar to afford

Example sentences for: afford

How can you use “afford” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The kids just can't afford to catch the Negro school bus without giving away the racial identity."
A quote from Washington State's Attorney General expresses the less than joyous reaction from the anti-cigarette lobby: "To those who say it's not enough, I say we simply couldn't afford to come away with nothing."
He believes he cannot afford the loss of prestige that would accompany a compromise on Kosovo.
The drink vendors can afford to be patient — hot, thirsty, and tired tourists toiling back up are a captive market.
An opening gambit might be "I can no longer afford our romance."