Provide | Mean of provide in English Dictionary

/prəˈvaɪd/

• Verb
• to make (something) available
1. The Web site provides information about local activities.
2. The curtains on the windows provide privacy.
3. The school provided new uniforms for the band.
4. The goal is to provide health care to/for as many people as possible.
5. The store provides excellent service (to its customers).
6. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting.
• to give something wanted or needed to (someone or something)
1. The Web site provides users with information about local activities.
2. The school provided the band with new uniforms.
3. The store provides its customers with excellent service.
4. Workers were provided with gloves for protection.
• to say that something will or should happen
1. The contract provides that certain deadlines will be met.
2. The law provides that minors will be treated differently from adults.

• to supply what is needed for someone to live
1. All we can do is work hard and trust that the Lord will provide.
• to do what is needed to prepare for (something bad that might happen)
1. We should store extra supplies now to provide against a possible scarcity in the coming months.
• to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future
1. The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.
2. The grant provides for more research.
3. The law provides for the appointment of a new official.
• to supply what is needed for (something or someone)
1. It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family.
2. They agreed to provide for the child's education.