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pro·vide

provide

 
 
pronunciation:
pr vaId
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part of speech: verb
inflections: provides, providing, provided
definition 1: When you provide something to someone, you give it to them or make it possible for them to have it.
You don't have to buy your school books because the school provides them to you.The rescue team provided food and water to the people who were caught in the flood.
synonyms:
furnish, serve, supply
antonyms:
refuse
similar words:
accommodate, afford, allow
definition 2: When a government provides for people, it means that the government gives people things they need to live. If an organization provides for cats and dogs, it gives them the things they need to live.
Dylan's parents work hard to provide for him and his little brother.
synonyms:
minister
antonyms:
neglect
similar words:
care for, outfit, serve
definition 3: If a person or group provides someone with necessary things, it means that they give them those necessary things.
Gaby's parents work hard to provide her with food, clothes, and a nice place to live.The hospital provides its employees with uniforms.
derivations: providable (adj.), provider (n.)
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