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to provide
01
to give someone what is needed or necessary
Transitive: to provide something needed for sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
provide
3rd person singular
provides
Present participle
providing
Past simple
provided
Past participle
provided
Examples
The company will provide training for all new employees.
02
to furnish or make something available for use or consumption, such as goods or services
Ditransitive: to provide sth with a feature
Examples
Each guest room is provided with complimentary toiletries.
03
(of a law or a rule) to specify that it is obligatory for something to be done
Transitive: to provide that
Examples
The company policy provides that all employees must undergo annual safety training.
04
to arrange or plan for something in advance to ensure readiness
Transitive: to provide for a situation or state
Examples
The company decided to provide for contingencies by setting aside a portion of its budget for unexpected expenses.
05
to supply with what is needed for the maintenance of someone or something, especially financial support or resources
Transitive: to provide for sb/sth
Examples
His father's inheritance provided for his university tuition and living expenses throughout his studies.
06
to make available the means for accomplishing or achieving something
Ditransitive: to provide sb with an opportunity or advantage
Examples
The new transportation system will provide commuters with faster and more convenient travel options.
Lexical Tree
providence
provident
provider
provide
