adj. wealthy, rich. E affluence n. [Latin: related to FLUENT] afford iaTa:d/ v. 1 (prec. by can or be able to) a have enough money, time, etc., for; be able to spare. b be in a position (can’t afford to be critical). 2 provide (affords a view of the sea). [Old Englishge prefix implying completeness, FORTH] afforest /aToristi v. 1 convert into forest.