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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

Afford vs extend courtesy

Is there a difference between extending and affording someone a courtesy? For example, "I extended you the courtesy of my silence" vs. "I afforded you the courtesy of my silence." Thanks!
  

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I see no difference in meaning or intent. Both are quite formal and seem sarcastic.

  • I see no difference in meaning or intent.
  • Both are quite formal and seem sarcastic.
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I see no difference in meaning or intent. Both are quite formal and seem sarcastic.
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can your say thank you for the time you courtesyly afforded me?

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