criticize
The author criticizes fathers for not taking enough responsibilities in bringing up their children.
afford
M: I really can't afford any more interruptions right now.
W: Sorry, just one more thing. Could you give me a ride to school tomorrow?
grant
We take our skin for granted until it is burned beyond repair.
provide
Books provide abundant material for readers' imagination to grow.
alike
W: … Can you tell them apart?
M: No, they look so much alike that they even confused their mother sometimes
