provide

verb
UK: /prəˈvaɪd/
US: /prəˈvaɪd/

  1. To supply or make available something needed or wanted.

    1. I can provide a ride to school if you need one. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government should provide more resources for education and healthcare. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give someone something that they need.

    1. My parents always provide for my basic needs. [ ] [ ]
    2. This insurance policy will provide financial security for your family in the event of your death. [ ] [ ]

  3. To state a condition or requirement in a law or agreement.

    1. The contract provides that all disputes must be resolved through arbitration. [ ] [ ]
    2. The law provides specific guidelines for environmental protection and conservation efforts. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

deliver stipulate state give supply offer furnish
provide intransitive-verb

  1. To take care of someone by supplying money, food, etc.

    1. He works hard to provide for his family. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's important to provide adequately for your children's future education. [ ] [ ]
provide transitive-verb

  1. To supply someone with something

    1. Can you provide me the details of the event? [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization aims to provide assistance to those affected by the disaster. [ ] [ ]
provide conjunction

  1. if; on the condition that

    1. We will go to the park provide the weather is nice. [ ] [ ]
    2. I will invest in the company, provide that they present a solid business plan. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "provide" in English means: To supply or make available something needed or wanted., To give someone something that they need., To state a condition or requirement in a law or agreement..

The phonetic transcription of "provide" is /prəˈvaɪd/ in British English and /prəˈvaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "provide": deliver, stipulate, state, give, supply, offer, furnish.

Example usage of "provide": "I can provide a ride to school if you need one.". More examples on the page.