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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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   Definitions of provide. verb. give something useful or necessary to. “We provided the room with an electrical heater”. synonyms: furnish, render, supply. see more. verb. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance. “The hostess provided lunch for all the guests”.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprovide verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROVIDE | meaning - 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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   1. To take measures in preparation: provided for the common defense of the states in time of war. 2. To supply means of subsistence: She provides for her family by working in a hospital. 3. To make a stipulation or requirement: The Constitution provides for a bicameral legislature.

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

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROVIDE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 1. 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. [VERB noun] They would not provide any details. [VERB noun] The government was not in a position to provide them with food. [VERB noun + with]

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › provideprovide | meaning of provide in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English pro‧vide /prəˈvaɪd/ S1 W1 verb [ transitive] 1 to give something to someone or make it available to them, because they need it or want it → provision Tea and biscuits will be provided. provide something for somebody The hotel provides a shoe-cleaning service for guests. provide somebody with so...