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