as in to give
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
this luxury hotel provides all the comforts of home to well-heeled vacationers
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Dark chocolate provides nutrients that are known to benefit the gut, such as prebiotics.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
The cropped piece is boxy, which provides a lot of airflow.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, many companies struggle to provide that.
—Harvard Business Review, 17 Oct. 2024
The public health benefits of these antivirals—their ability to slow outbreaks and provide insurance against future, as yet unknown pandemic threats—aren’t reflected in their market price.
—Jano Costard, Fortune Europe, 16 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
The cropped piece is boxy, which provides a lot of airflow.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, many companies struggle to provide that.
—Harvard Business Review, 17 Oct. 2024
The public health benefits of these antivirals—their ability to slow outbreaks and provide insurance against future, as yet unknown pandemic threats—aren’t reflected in their market price.
—Jano Costard, Fortune Europe, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for provide
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“Provide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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