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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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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › provideprovide verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   verb. OPAL W. /prəˈvaɪd/ Verb Forms. Phrasal Verbs. to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use synonym supply. provide something Please provide the following information. The exhibition provides an opportunity for local artists to show their work. She did not provide any evidence to substantiate the claims.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › providesProvides Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : to supply or make available (something wanted or needed) provided new uniforms for the band. also : afford. curtains provide privacy. b. : to make something available to. provide the children with free balloons. 2. : to have as a condition : stipulate. the contract provides that certain deadlines will be met. 3.

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

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   4 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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › preprovidePROVIDE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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   Definition of provide – Learner’s Dictionary. provide. verb [ T ] uk / prəʊˈvaɪd / us. Add to word list Add to word list. 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.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › provideProvide Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of PROVIDE. 1. [+ object] a : to make (something) available : to supply (something that is wanted or needed) The Web site provides information about local activities. The curtains on the windows provide privacy. The school provided new uniforms for the band. [+] more examples.

8. en.thefreedictionary.com › provideProvide - definition of provide by The Free Dictionary

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   Define provide. provide synonyms, provide pronunciation, provide translation, English dictionary definition of provide. v. pro·vid·ed , pro·vid·ing , pro·vides v. tr. 1. a. To make available ; furnish: provide food and shelter for a family. b. To supply something needed or...