provide for

phrasal verb

provided for; providing for; provides for

: to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future

The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.

The law provides for the appointment of a new official.

: to supply what is needed for (something or someone)

It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family.

They agreed to provide for the child's education.

Examples of provide for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Signed into law in 2022, the IRA has provided for $493 billion in public and private investments since 2022. —

Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The judge also wrote that no allowances have been made in county election budgets to provide for additional personnel or expenses associated with the rule. —

Ani Freedman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 In order to prepare for the official transfer of the two giant pandas, Chinese experts made several trips to D.C. to ensure that their safety and well-being would be provided for, according to the Xinhua News Agency. —

T. Michelle Murphy, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024 Last year, a judge granted the environmental groups a preliminary injunction requiring the city to ensure sufficient water to keep the river flowing and provide for fish. —

Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for provide for

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