provide

(verb)

verb

1. give something useful or necessary to

- We provided the room with an electrical heater

Similar word(s): furnish, render, supply

Definition categories: possession, give

2. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

- The hostess provided lunch for all the guests

Similar word(s): cater, ply, supply

Definition categories: consumption, give

3. 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

Definition categories: communication, condition, qualify, specify, stipulate

4. mount or put up

Similar word(s): offer

Definition categories: social, engage, wage

5. make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

- This leaves no room for improvement

- This procedure provides for lots of leeway

Similar word(s): allow, leave

Definition categories: stative, afford, give, yield

6. supply means of subsistence; earn a living

- He provides for his large family by working three jobs

Definition categories: possession, support

7. take measures in preparation for

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

Definition categories: change, fix, prepare, ready, set

Sentences with provide as a verb:

- It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.

- The contract provides that the work be well done.

- I'll lend you the money, provided that you pay it back by Monday.

- Don't bother bringing equipment, as we will provide it.

- We aim to provide the local community with more green spaces.

- He provides us with an alternative option.