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What does "afford to" mean?



 
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What does "afford to" mean? Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:04 am  What does "afford to" mean?
 

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You said you needed the money for a tax break for a millionaire or for a missile we couldn't afford to use.

Which does this "afford to" mean, (1) have the money to, (2) have no need or opportunity to?
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What does "afford to" mean? Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:53 am  What does "afford to" mean?
 

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'Afford to' could mean ( 1 ) have enough money to or ( 2 ) to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence or adverse effect. It's difficult to judge without more context.
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