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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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   PROVIDE definition: 1. to give someone something that they need: 2. (of a law or decision) to say that something must…. Learn more.

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

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   The meaning of PROVIDE is to supply or make available (something wanted or needed); also : afford. How to use provide in a sentence.

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

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   If you provide something that someone needs or wants, or if you provide them with it, you give it to them or make it available to them.

5. 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.

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

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   Provide definition: to make available; furnish. See examples of PROVIDE used in a sentence.

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

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   Definition of provide verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROVIDE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PROVIDE definition: 1. to supply something to someone: 2. someone who provides something: . Learn more.