provide

pro-vide · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Make available for use; supply.

  2. 2.

    Equip or supply someone with something useful or necessary.

  3. 3.

    Make adequate preparation for a possible event.

  4. 4.

    (Of a law or rule) State or specify.

  5. 5.

    Support financially.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    provide for — Supply the necessities for; make arrangements for.
  • •
    provided (that) — On the condition that.
  • •
    providing (that) — On the condition that.
  • •
    provide against — Take precautions against.

Related words

Antonyms: deprive, take, withhold
See also: furnish, give, offer, supply
Synonyms: furnish, give, offer, supply

Etymology

From Latin providere ("to foresee, provide"), from pro ("before") + videre ("to see").