English dictionary
provide
verbPronunciation
pɹəˈvaɪd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- take measures in preparation for
verb
- determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
verb
- give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
verb
- supply means of subsistence; earn a living
verb
- give something useful or necessary to
verb
- mount or put up
verb
- make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
Example sentences
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