provide for

verb

provided for; providing for; provides for

1

: 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.

2

: 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

Jenson launched a GoFundMe to raise money to cover funeral expenses and provide for Ty. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026

The government was contractually obligated to provide for the workers’ accommodations. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Serbia's election laws provide for a period of appeals and potential reruns at individual polling stations before final election results are announced and a new Parliament is inaugurated. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

The deal provided for a $300,000 development fund, shared approval rights and profit participation, according to the complaint. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for provide for

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