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   provide

   /prəˈvʌɪd/

   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 outarmarrayattireaccoutreprovisionstockpurveyaccommodatebestowfavourendowpresentkit 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 Frannie'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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROVIDE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of provide as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and phrasal verbs. See how to use provide in different contexts, such as giving something, making something available, or stating a law or condition.

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

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb provide, which means to supply or make available something wanted or needed. See also related phrases and dictionary entries for provide.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › provideProvide - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To provide means to give or supply. When you stay in a bed and breakfast, the innkeeper will generally provide you with a meal in the morning as part of the price of the room. The verb provide generally means to make available or even to allow. The Constitution, for example, provides for protected freedom of speech.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › providesProvides - definition of provides by The Free Dictionary

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   Provides is the third-person singular present tense of the verb provide, which means to make available, furnish, or supply something needed or desired. Learn how to use provides with different prepositions, such as with, for, and against, and see examples and synonyms.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › providePROVIDE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   provide. [ pr uh - vahyd ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. verb (used with object) , pro·vid·ed, pro·vid·ing. to make available; furnish: to provide employees with various benefits. Synonyms: render, give. to supply or equip: to provide the army with new fighter planes. to afford or yield. Synonyms: produce.

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

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb provide, which means to give, supply, or make available something or someone. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for provide.

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

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   Provide is a verb that means to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use. See the definition, pronunciation, examples, synonyms and usage notes of provide in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.