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

Information regarding health and well-being is provided for awareness, education and general information. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026

Retirement planning in America is largely focused on providing for the living expenses of retirees. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Staff also provide for special diets and allergy accommodations when necessary. —Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 31 May 2026

It's been a fiercely impactful creative opportunity, as well as a means to help provide for my family during extremely difficult times. —Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026

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