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provide for (someone or something) provide 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 |