provide for
phrasal 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.
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In addition, the Senate bill provides for a $400 minimum 199A deduction if a taxpayer materially participates in a qualified trade or business and has income of at least $1,000.
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Lynn Mucenski Keck, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The state, in barring the use of Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, argued that such public funds provided for permissible services could still indirectly support its ability to provide abortions.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
These are minimum fees without waivers, and the legislation provides for regular annual increases, according to the National Immigration Law Center.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 June 2025
In the trailer, Ray, a former cop turned mob employee, and his wife Audrey (Ricci) discuss opening a diner together in order to provide for their children, which would allow Ray to exit his violent line of work.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Lynn Mucenski Keck, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The state, in barring the use of Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, argued that such public funds provided for permissible services could still indirectly support its ability to provide abortions.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
These are minimum fees without waivers, and the legislation provides for regular annual increases, according to the National Immigration Law Center.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 June 2025
In the trailer, Ray, a former cop turned mob employee, and his wife Audrey (Ricci) discuss opening a diner together in order to provide for their children, which would allow Ray to exit his violent line of work.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for provide for
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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