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
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.