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providing
To make a living; earn money for necessities.
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verb
To make a living; earn money for necessities.
“It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.”
To act to prepare for something.
“Provide against disaster.”
To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.
“I'll lend you the money, provided that you pay it back by Monday.”
To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.
“Don't bother bringing equipment, as we will provide it.”
To furnish (with), cause to be present.
To make possible or attainable.
“He provides us with an alternative option.”
(Latinism) To foresee.
To appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See provisor.
noun
Something provided; a provision.
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It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.
Provide against disaster.
I'll lend you the money, provided that you pay it back by Monday.
Don't bother bringing equipment, as we will provide it.
He provides us with an alternative option.