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provide
Take measures in preparation for
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verb
Take measures in preparation for
“Provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship”
verb
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”
verb
Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
“The hostess provided lunch for all the guests”
verb
Supply means of subsistence; earn a living
“He provides for his large family by working three jobs”
verb
Give something useful or necessary to
“We provided the room with an electrical heater”
verb
Mount or put up
“Put up a good fight”
verb
Make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
“This leaves no room for improvement”
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Provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship
The will provides that each child should receive half of the money
The Constitution provides for the right to free speech
The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
He provides for his large family by working three jobs
Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon
We provided the room with an electrical heater
The conference center offers a health spa
The hotel offers private meeting rooms
Put up a good fight
Offer resistance
This leaves no room for improvement
The evidence allows only one conclusion
Allow for mistakes
Leave lots of time for the trip
This procedure provides for lots of leeway
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