Afford (verb)

1. Be able to pay for or bear the cost of (something).
2. Have enough money to pay for (something).
3. Have the means to do something.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french aford, from a- (from latin ad "to, at") + ford "ability", from old english geforan "to be able".

Examples:

1. I can't afford a new car.
2. She can't afford to go to college.
3. I can afford to pay for the meal.
4. The company can't afford to lose any more customers.
5. I can't afford to waste any more time.