According to Jessica we need technology to shift attitudes towards retirement and more importantly, change behaviour
I know that using to+infinitive in both sentences (to go, to enter) is correct, but does afford also accept +ing? Thanks!u0007Oh, and I just remembered Ive the same
Feb 12 2018 18:24:29
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Aug 26, 2019 · Verbs that are followed by other verbs can take either the gerund or the infinitive
These words all describe a product or service that costs little money or less money than you expected
I cant afford to eat in restaurants every day
Grammar test 2
afford
manage
Obviously for AmE the problem is a bit different, but I would say the normal verb construction is to afford + to-infinitive
To have the financial means for; bear the cost of: able to afford a new car
Aug 18, 2021 · The United States Can’t Afford to Cede Global Leadership on Medtech Innovation
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
afford (somebody) an opportunity/chance It afforded her the opportunity to improve
ofrecer [ ofreciendo · ofrecido] {vb} [TM] We are making poor use of the opportunity to afford greater protection to viewers by means of national legislation
Until one considers the new property will be taxed at the selling rate
As I walked into the dimly lit kitchen that morning, I did my best to run down the details of my toddler’s routine without crying
In the UK at least, magazines cant afford to lose any more readers by taking chances
Some other verbs that require an infinitive are: want, expect, hope, refuse, plan, choose, etc
To have the financial means for; bear the cost of: able to afford a new car
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