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provide
verb(pro-vide)
give something useful or necessary to
Synonyms: furnish, render, supply,
Examples:
We provided the room with an electrical heater.
provide
verb(pro-vide)
supply means of subsistence; earn a living
Synonyms: bring home the bacon,
Examples:
He provides for his large family by working three jobs.
provide
verb(pro-vide)
mount or put up
Synonyms: offer, put up,
provide
verb(pro-vide)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Synonyms: cater, ply, supply,
Examples:
The hostess provided lunch for all the guests.
provide
verb(pro-vide)
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
Synonyms: allow, allow for, leave,
Examples:
This procedure provides for lots of leeway.
provide
verb(pro-vide)
determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
Examples:
The will provides that each child should receive half of the money.
The Constitution provides for the right to free speech.
provide
verb(pro-vide)
take measures in preparation for
Examples:
Provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship.

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