provide

pro·vide | \ prə-ˈvīd

provided; providing

Definition of provide

1a : to supply or make available (something wanted or needed) provided new uniforms for the band also : afford curtains provide privacy

b : to make something available to provide the children with free balloons

2 : to have as a condition : stipulate the contract provides that certain deadlines will be met

3 archaic : to prepare in advance

intransitive verb

1 : to make preparation to meet a need provide for entertainment especially : to supply something for sustenance or support provides for the poor

2 : to make a proviso or stipulation the Constitution … provides for an elected two-chamber legislature — Current Biography

3 : to take precautionary measures provide for the common defense — U.S. Constitution

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Examples of provide in a Sentence

The Web site provides information about local activities. The curtains on the windows provide privacy. The school provided new uniforms for the band. The goal is to provide health care to as many people as possible. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting. The Web site provides users with information about local activities. The school provided the band with new uniforms. The store provides its customers with excellent service. Workers were provided with gloves for protection. The contract provides that certain deadlines will be met.

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