1. past tense of afford; provided or supplied something
2. past tense of afford; had enough money to buy or pay for something

Examples

• The scholarship afforded her the opportunity to attend college.
• The new job afforded him a better lifestyle.
• They finally afforded the house they had been saving for.
• The balcony afforded a beautiful view of the ocean.
• She couldn’t have afforded such an expensive car last year.
• The promotion afforded him more responsibility and higher pay.