pro·vide 
/prəˈvaɪd/ verb
pro·vides; pro·vid·ed; pro·vid·ing /prəˈvaɪd/ verb 1 [+ obj] a : to make (something) available : to supply (something that is wanted or needed)
▪ The Web site provides information about local activities. ▪ The curtains on the windows provide privacy. ▪ The school provided new uniforms for the band. ▪ The goal is to provide health care to/for as many people as possible. ▪ The store provides excellent service (to its customers). ▪ Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting.
b : to give something wanted or needed to (someone or something) : to supply (someone or something) with something
▪ The Web site provides users with information about local activities. ▪ The school provided the band with new uniforms. ▪ The store provides its customers with excellent service. ▪ Workers were provided with gloves for protection. 2 [+ obj] formal : to say that something will or should happen : to make it certain or possible that something will happen or be done
▪ The contract provides that certain deadlines will be met. ▪ The law provides that minors will be treated differently from adults. 3 [no obj] : to supply what is needed for someone to live
▪ All we can do is work hard and trust that the Lord will provide.
▪ The Web site provides information about local activities. ▪ The curtains on the windows provide privacy. ▪ The school provided new uniforms for the band. ▪ The goal is to provide health care to/for as many people as possible. ▪ The store provides excellent service (to its customers). ▪ Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting.
b : to give something wanted or needed to (someone or something) : to supply (someone or something) with something
▪ The Web site provides users with information about local activities. ▪ The school provided the band with new uniforms. ▪ The store provides its customers with excellent service. ▪ Workers were provided with gloves for protection.
▪ The contract provides that certain deadlines will be met. ▪ The law provides that minors will be treated differently from adults.
▪ All we can do is work hard and trust that the Lord will provide.
provide against [phrasal verb]
provide against (something) : to do what is needed to prepare for (something bad that might happen)
▪ We should store extra supplies now to provide against a possible scarcity in the coming months.
▪ We should store extra supplies now to provide against a possible scarcity in the coming months.
provide for [phrasal verb] 1 provide for (something) : to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future
▪ The contract provides for 10 paid holidays. ▪ The grant provides for more research. ▪ The law provides for the appointment of a new official. 2 provide for (something or someone) : to supply what is needed for (something or someone)
▪ It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family. ▪ They agreed to provide for the child's education.
▪ The contract provides for 10 paid holidays. ▪ The grant provides for more research. ▪ The law provides for the appointment of a new official.
▪ It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family. ▪ They agreed to provide for the child's education.
