Provide

verb
prə'vaɪd

Verb

  • give something useful or necessary to

    We provided the room with an electrical heater

    Type of:Give
  • supply means of subsistence; earn a living

    He provides for his large family by working three jobs

    Type of:Support
  • give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

    The hostess provided lunch for all the guests

    Type of:Give
  • make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

    This procedure provides for lots of leeway

    Similar:AllowLeave
    Type of:GiveAffordYield
  • determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation

    The will provides that each child should receive half of the money

    The Constitution provides for the right to free speech

    Type of:QualifyConditionSpecify
  • take measures in preparation for

    provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship

    Type of:PrepareReadySet
  • mount or put up

    Similar:Offer
    Type of:WageEngage

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