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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The catharsis provided for the audience of The Late Show when Bernie Sanders is the guest can’t be overstated.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
More cities are experiencing Day Zero events in which their municipal water systems are unable to provide for the whole population.
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Old growth forests are especially prized for their ability to sequester large amounts of carbon and provide for other life forms.
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Childcare will be provided for children aged five and under with an RSVP.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
More cities are experiencing Day Zero events in which their municipal water systems are unable to provide for the whole population.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Old growth forests are especially prized for their ability to sequester large amounts of carbon and provide for other life forms.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
Childcare will be provided for children aged five and under with an RSVP.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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