provide
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
provides;
provided;
providing
provides;
provided;
providing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROVIDE
1
[+ object]
a
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to make (something) available
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to supply (something that is wanted or needed)
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The Web site provides information about local activities.
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The curtains on the windows provide privacy.
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The school provided new uniforms for the band.
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The goal is to provide health care to/for as many people as possible.
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The store provides excellent service (to its customers).
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Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting.
b
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to give something wanted or needed to (someone or something)
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to supply (someone or something) with something
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The Web site provides users with information about local activities.
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The school provided the band with new uniforms.
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The store provides its customers with excellent service.
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Workers were provided with gloves for protection.
2
[+ object]
formal
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to say that something will or should happen
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to make it certain or possible that something will happen or be done
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The contract provides that certain deadlines will be met.
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The law provides that minors will be treated differently from adults.
3
[no object]
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to supply what is needed for someone to live
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All we can do is work hard and trust that the Lord will provide.
provide against
[phrasal verb]
provide against (something)
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to do what is needed to prepare for (something bad that might happen)
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We should store extra supplies now to provide against a possible scarcity in the coming months.
provide for
[phrasal verb]
1
provide for (something)
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to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future
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The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.
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The grant provides for more research.
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The law provides for the appointment of a new official.
2
provide for (something or someone)
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to supply what is needed for (something or someone)
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It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family.
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They agreed to provide for the child's education.
