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   Pro·vide

   /prəˈvīd/

   

   verb

   • 1. make available for use; supply: "these clubs provide a much appreciated service for this area" Similar supplygiveissuefurnishlay outcome up withdispensebestowimpartproduceyieldbring forthbeardeliverdonatecontributepledgeadvancesparepart withallocatedistributeallotassignput forwardput upprofferpresentextendrenderinformal:fork outante uppony upOpposite refusewithhold
   • ▪ equip or supply someone with (something useful or necessary): "we were provided with a map of the area" Similar equipfurnishissuesupplyoutfitfit outrig outarmarrayattireaccoutreprovisionstockpurveyaccommodatebestowfavorendowpresentkit outinformal:fix upOpposite deprive
   • ▪ present or yield (something useful): "neither will provide answers to these problems" Similar make availablepresentofferaffordaccordgiveaddbringyieldimpartbestowconferlend
   • 2. make adequate preparation for (a possible event): "new qualifications must provide for changes in technology" Similar prepareallowmake provisionmake preparationsbe preparedanticipatearrangemake arrangementsget readyplanmake planscater
   • ▪ supply sufficient money to ensure the maintenance of (someone): "Emma was handsomely provided for in Frank's will" Similar feednurturenourishgive food toprovide board forsupportmaintainkeepsustainprovide sustenance forfend forfinanceendowtake care ofcare forlook afterOpposite neglect
   • ▪ (of a law) enable or allow (something to be done): "the Bill provides for the setting of guaranteed service standards"
   • 3. stipulate in a will or other legal document: "the order should be varied to provide that there would be no contact with the father" Similar stipulatelay downhave as a conditionmake it a conditionrequireorderordaindemandprescribestateset outspecify
   • 4. appoint an incumbent to (a benefice). historical

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘prepare to do, get ready’): from Latin providere ‘foresee, attend to’, from pro- ‘before’ + videre ‘to see’.

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   Check pronunciation: provide. Definition of provide verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Provide definition: to make available; furnish. See examples of PROVIDE used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of PROVIDE is to supply or make available (something wanted or needed); also : afford. How to use provide in a sentence. to supply or make available (something wanted or needed); also : afford; to make something available to; to have as a condition : stipulate…

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › providePROVIDE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · 1. transitive verb. If you provide something that someone needs or wants, or if you provide them with it, you give it to them or make it available to them. I'll be glad to provide a copy of this. They would not provide any details. They provided him with a car and driver. Synonyms: supply, give, contribute, provision More Synonyms of provide.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › providePROVIDE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   B1. to supply something to someone: This booklet provides useful information about local services. It's a new scheme to provide schools with free computers. Fewer examples. Medical staff are on call to provide backup in case of an emergency. They provide on-site childcare facilities for employees.

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   verb (used with object),pro·vid·ed, pro·vid·ing. to make available; furnish: to provide employees with various benefits. to supply or equip: to provide the army with new fighter planes. to afford or yield. Law. to arrange for or stipulate beforehand, as by a provision or proviso. Archaic. to prepare or procure beforehand. See more.

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   Definition of provide. Synonyms for provide. The school provided the band with new uniforms. The school provided new uniforms for the band. The goal is to provide health care to as many people as possible. The contract provides that certain deadlines will be met. The curtains on the windows provide privacy.