Provide - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |prəˈvaɪd|  American pronunciation of the word provide
Brit.  |prəˈvaɪd|  British pronunciation of the word provide

verb

- give something useful or necessary to (syn: furnish, render, supply)
We provided the room with an electrical heater
- give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance (syn: cater, ply, supply)
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
The Constitution provides for the right to free speech
- mount or put up (syn: offer, put up)
- make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain (syn: allow, leave)
This procedure provides for lots of leeway
- 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

Extra examples

The Web site provides information about local activities.

The curtains on the windows provide privacy.

The school provided new uniforms for the band.

The goal is to provide health care to as many people as possible.

Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting.

The Web site provides users with information about local activities.

The school provided the band with new uniforms.

The store provides its customers with excellent service.

Workers were provided with gloves for protection.

The contract provides that certain deadlines will be met.

He provided a car with a radio.

There is no way that we can provide another teacher for that class.

Steps can be taken to provide against a severe winter.

The expenses are provided for in the budget.

The new law provides for equality of human rights.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: provide
he/she/it: provides
present participle: providing
past tense: provided
past participle: provided
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