provision

provision

noun

Definition of PROVISION

1

something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends <loaned them the car with the provision that they refill the gas tank before returning it>

Synonyms contingency, if, provision, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulation

Related Words strings, terms; precondition, prerequisite, requirement, requisite; limitation, modification, restriction; exception, exemption; demand, essential, must, necessity, need

provisions plsubstances intended to be eaten <gave them ample provisions so they would not get hungry on the trip>

Synonyms bread, chow, chuck [chiefly West], comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, fare, foodstuffs, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, tucker [chiefly Australian], viands, victuals, vittles

Related Words commissary, rations, supplies; aliment, nutriment; diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance; mess, pap; ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill; feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread; board; dish, plate, platter, serving; finger food, natural food

Near Antonyms bane, poison, toxin, venom