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Afford vs extend courtesy

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Latest post Sun, Nov 30 2008 10:42 AM by Mister Micawber. 1 replies.
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Anonymous  +  598873 Sat, 29 Nov 08 04:16 PM
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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Mister Micawber  +  599762 Sun, 30 Nov 08 10:42 AM
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I see no difference in meaning or intent.  Both are quite formal and seem sarcastic.
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