provide

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prəˈvaɪd/

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Verb

Plain form provide

Third-person singular provides

Past tense provided

Past participle provided

Present participle providing

1. (transitive) When you provide something, you make it available.

   The restaurant provided food for the party.

2. (transitive) Something is provided when an agreement or legal process requires it.

   Laws provide punishment for crimes.

3. (intransitive) When you provide, you give means of support.

   Parents try to provide for their children.

Related words

• provision
• provider