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provide for
Thesaurusprovideverb1. To make (something) readily available:afford, extend, offer.Idiom: place at one's disposal.2. To relinquish to the possession or control of another:deliver, furnish, give, hand, hand over, supply, transfer, turn over.phrasal verb
provide forTo supply with the necessities of life:keep, maintain, support.Idiom: take care of.Translations
provide for
provide (something) for (someone or something)To give or supply something for the benefit or use of someone or something else. The company is one of the few that provides paid paternity leave for its employees. The city center doesn't provide nearly enough parking spaces for the amount of cars that travel in each day, so finding a free spot can be a nightmare.See also: provideprovide for (someone or something)1. To supply or provide payment for the basic needs of someone or something. The hardest part of being unemployed was knowing that I couldn't provide for my family. The local council has promised to provide for low-income families in its upcoming budget.2. To prepare for, deal with, or prevent something that will or may happen in the future. The more expensive insurance policy also provides for damage from natural disasters.3. To supply as a stipulation (of a contract or agreement). You're lucky you're even given six weeks of maternity leave—many companies don't provide for any amount of time.See also: provideprovide something for someone or somethingto supply something for someone or something. I will provide salad for the guests. Ted provided food for his dog.See also: provideprovide for someone or somethingto supply the needs of someone or something. Don't worry, we will provide for you. We will provide for the committee in the budget.See also: provideprovide forv.1. To supply someone or something with basic necessities, as food, shelter, and clothing: How long do you have to work every week to provide for such a large family?2. To take measures in preparation for something: Our forecast provides for a 6 percent decrease in sales next year.3. To set something down as a stipulation: Their employment contract provides for two weeks of vacation every year.See also: provide |