PROVIDE

/pɹəˈvaɪd/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. verb give something useful or necessary to. — synonyms: supply, render, furnish
  2. verb give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance. — synonyms: supply, ply, cater
  3. verb determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation.
  4. verb mount or put up. — synonyms: put_up, offer
  5. verb make a possibility or provide opportunity for. — synonyms: leave, allow_for, allow
  6. verb supply means of subsistence. — synonyms: bring_home_the_bacon
  7. verb take measures in preparation for.

Examples

  • “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.”

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