provide

Verb

Meaning

To foresee.

To look out for in advance; to procure beforehand; to get, collect, or make ready for future use; to prepare.

To supply; to afford; to contribute.

To furnish; to supply; -- formerly followed by of, now by with.

To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate; as, the contract provides that the work be well done.

To appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See Provisor.

To procure supplies or means in advance; to take measures beforehand in view of an expected or a possible future need, especially a danger or an evil; -- followed by against or for; as, to provide against the inclemency of the weather; to provide for the education of a child.

To stipulate previously; to condition; as, the agreement provides for an early completion of the work.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

supply offer render furnish support present give produce issue ensure secure contribute yield grant deliver
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Antonyms

rob nim haggard bud portage weir
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Hypernyms

set support give condition ready engage

Hyponyms

bush wharf kern causeway terrace rafter

Related terms

provision

Phrases with the word

provide for provide for oneself provide that provide for someone provide foundation provide details

Derivatives

provided providing

Anagrams

prevoid

Examples

This leaves no room for improvement Source: Internet

The evidence allows only one conclusion Source: Internet

allow for mistakes Source: Internet

leave lots of time for the trip Source: Internet

This procedure provides for lots of leeway Source: Internet

He provides for his large family by working three jobs Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

proviant provicar providable provide a brief description provide a brief outline provide a brief overview