provide

verb

pro·vide prə-ˈvīd How to pronounce provide (audio)

provided; providing

transitive verb

: to supply or make available (something wanted or needed)

provided new uniforms for the band

also : afford

curtains provide privacy

: to make something available to

provide the children with free balloons

: to have as a condition : stipulate

the contract provides that certain deadlines will be met

archaic : to prepare in advance

intransitive verb

: to make preparation to meet a need

provide for entertainment

especially : to supply something for sustenance or support

provides for the poor

: to make a proviso or stipulation

the Constitution … provides for an elected two-chamber legislature

Current Biography

: to take precautionary measures

provide for the common defense

U.S. Constitution

Example Sentences

The website 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 as many people as possible. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting. The website 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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The map, released annually, shows how fall colors will change on a week-by-week basis and while no tool can be 100% accurate, strives to provide foliage hopefuls with a guide for when to see autumn colors.

Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 His campaign declined to provide the Journal Sentinel with his answers to the endorsement questionnaires from the Center for Popular Democracy, Democracy for America, Indivisible, MoveOn.org or the Working Families Party.

James Freeman, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 As a result, the number of insurers willing to provide coverage for police departments with a history of large settlements is shrinking.

Kimberly Kindy, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 The intent is to provide 2% raises to existing employees each year, with an additional one-time 1% bump when employees reach five years with the city.

Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Johnson said the governor’s comments still bothered him, as his community has worked to accommodate the migrants and provide them with necessities.

Amy Nelson, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022 As a result, the number of insurers willing to provide coverage for police departments with a history of large settlements is shrinking.

Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 That witness’ account was not called to the stand at Syed’s murder trial, resulting in numerous appeals where Syed asked for a new trial because his previous lawyer failed to provide him with competent representation.

Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Toy departments in Target stores will have dedicated space for FAO Schwarz, including store displays for FAO toys, and toy demonstrations throughout the holiday season to provide shoppers hands-on time with FAO toys.

Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	provide
释义	provide verb pro·vide prə-ˈvīd provided; providing transitive verb 1 a : to supply or make available (something wanted or needed) provided new uniforms for the band also : afford curtains provide privacy b : to make something available to provide the children with free balloons 2 : to have as a condition : stipulate the contract provides that certain deadlines will be met 3 archaic : to prepare in advance intransitive verb 1 : to make preparation to meet a need provide for entertainment especially : to supply something for sustenance or support provides for the poor 2 : to make a proviso or stipulation the Constitution … provides for an elected two-chamber legislature Current Biography 3 : to take precautionary measures provide for the common defense U.S. Constitution Synonyms deliver feed furnish give hand hand over supply See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The website 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 as many people as possible. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting. The website 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web The map, released annually, shows how fall colors will change on a week-by-week basis and while no tool can be 100% accurate, strives to provide foliage hopefuls with a guide for when to see autumn colors. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 His campaign declined to provide the Journal Sentinel with his answers to the endorsement questionnaires from the Center for Popular Democracy, Democracy for America, Indivisible, MoveOn.org or the Working Families Party. James Freeman, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 As a result, the number of insurers willing to provide coverage for police departments with a history of large settlements is shrinking. Kimberly Kindy, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 The intent is to provide 2% raises to existing employees each year, with an additional one-time 1% bump when employees reach five years with the city. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Johnson said the governor’s comments still bothered him, as his community has worked to accommodate the migrants and provide them with necessities. Amy Nelson, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022 As a result, the number of insurers willing to provide coverage for police departments with a history of large settlements is shrinking. Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 That witness’ account was not called to the stand at Syed’s murder trial, resulting in numerous appeals where Syed asked for a new trial because his previous lawyer failed to provide him with competent representation. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Toy departments in Target stores will have dedicated space for FAO Schwarz, including store displays for FAO toys, and toy demonstrations throughout the holiday season to provide shoppers hands-on time with FAO toys. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin providēre, literally, to see ahead, from pro- forward + vidēre to see — more at pro-, wit First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3 Phrases Containing provide provide for provide against provide for provide against Kids Definition provide verb pro·vide prə-ˈvīd provided; providing 1 : to give something that is needed Volunteers provide meals for the poor. 2 : to supply something : supply (someone) with something The room provides a view of the city. I can't provide you with the answer. 3 : to make as a condition The rules provide that all players must practice. provide verb as in to give to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption this luxury hotel provides all the comforts of home to well-heeled vacationers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance give supply furnish hand deliver feed distribute hand over dispense allocate administer portion apportion assign dole out prorate transfer cede ply (with) make over deed deal (out) parcel (out) mete (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms retain hold (back) keep (back) maintain preserve withhold save reserve conserve keep up See More Phrases Containing provide provide (for) provide (for)
随便看	getting (away) getting a kick out of getting a load of getting a move on getting about getting acquainted getting across getting after getting ahead getting along getting around getting around (to) getting around to getting at getting away getting back getting back (at) getting back at getting behind getting by getting cracking getting down getting down (to) getting down to getting even

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