provide for

verb

provided for; providing for; provides for
Synonyms of provide fornext
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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But Cobb County Superior Court Judge Tyler Browning issued a stay of execution late Tuesday to allow for a hearing provided for under the Georgia Survivor Justice Act. CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 On Double Lives of Suburban Wives, a group of housewives and their husbands work in adult content creation to provide for their families. Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026 This article is provided for informational and advertising purposes only. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 No reason was provided for the withdrawal, city spokeswoman Linda LaCloche said. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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