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English to English verb
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give something useful or necessary to |  | Example: We provided the room with an electrical heater
source: wordnet30
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give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | | Example: The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
source: wordnet30
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determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation | | Example: The will provides that each child should receive half of the money
The Constitution provides for the right to free speech
source: wordnet30
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mount or put up | | Example: put up a good fight
offer resistance
source: wordnet30
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make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain | | Example: This leaves no room for improvement
The evidence allows only one conclusion
allow for mistakes
leave lots of time for the trip
This procedure provides for lots of leeway
source: wordnet30
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supply means of subsistence; earn a living | | Example: He provides for his large family by working three jobs
Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon
source: wordnet30
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take measures in preparation for | | Example: provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship
source: wordnet30
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To look out for in advance; to procure beforehand; to get, collect, or make ready for future use; to prepare. | | source: webster1913
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To procure supplies or means in advance; to take measures beforehand in view of an expected or a possible future need, especially a danger or an evil; -- followed by against or for; as, to provide against the inclemency of the weather; to provide for the education of a child. | | source: webster1913
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