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provide Definition

pro·vide (prə vīd′, prō-)

transitive verb -·vid′ed, -·vid′·ing

  1. Now Rare to get ready beforehand
  2. to make available; supply
  3. to supply (someone) with something
  4. to state as a condition; stipulate

Etymology: ME providen < L providere < pro-, pro- + videre, to see: see vision

intransitive verb

  1. to prepare (for or against some probable or possible situation, occurrence, etc.)
  2. to make a condition; stipulate
  3. to furnish the means of support: usually with for

provide Related Forms

pro·vid′er noun

provide Synonyms

provide

v.

  1. To supply

    furnish, equip, grant, replenish, provide with, accommodate, care for, indulge with, favor with, contribute, give, proffer, outfit, fit, stock, store, minister, administer, render, procure, afford, present, bestow, purvey, cater, rig, rig up, fit out, fit up, provision, ration, implement.

    Antonyms refuse*, take away*, deny. *

  2. To yield

    render, afford, give; see produce 1.

provide Usage Examples

Object

  • information: In order to provide information more relevant to you, we need to learn more about you.
  • service: We also provide a service specifically for South Asian women.
  • opportunity: The School provides the opportunity to gain a degree with European Studies.
  • advice: The British Council can also provide advice about funding opportunities.
  • support: The Supplier provides support on a " best endeavors " basis.
  • access: The top of the wall has a row of large stones to provide access to tend the bed.

Preposition: on

  • request: This entrance is +1 stair with wooden ramps ( which do not meet specification ) provided on request.
  • basis: However, the occupational health unit was mainly reactive and an outside counseling service was provided on a reactive basis.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • necessary: We will provide everything necessary for your event, however if you do need to bring anything specific, we will inform you.
  • such: All calls will be inbound enquiries to which you will provide information such as quotations or details of current customer policies.

Adjective complement

free: There would be high charges for group ( a ) and data provided free of charge for group ( c ).

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • along: A delicious 5 course meal will also be provided along with drinks and sweet dishes.
  • up: Single AAA alkaline battery provides up to 200 hours ( approximately 6 months ) of use.

Used with why or when

  • where: Longleat always welcomes visitors with disabilities and special facilities are provided where feasible.
  • when: Your National Insurance number and date of birth must be provided when applying for an ISA.
  • what: Our experienced catering team is keen to be flexible and hope to provide exactly what you are looking for.

Infinitive complement

ensure: These are provided to ensure that any hearing difficulty is recognized so that help and/or treatment can be provided as soon as possible.

Present participle complement

differ: The AVM can provide differing levels of detail, from a simple snapshot to a full review with lists of comparable properties.

Preposition: in

format: The feeds are currently provided in two formats, RSS and RSS v2.

Preposition: for

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