provide

/pɹəvˈaɪd/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

give something useful or necessary to
“We provided the room with an electrical heater”
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
“The hostess provided lunch for all the guests”
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”
mount or put up
“put up a good fight”
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
“This leaves no room for improvement”
supply means of subsistence; earn a living
“He provides for his large family by working three jobs”
take measures in preparation for
“provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship”

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