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

During the divorce proceedings, an unexpected interruption in financial support left me struggling to provide for our children. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2026

The contract also includes a $3,575 bonus in December and provides for the establishment of a committee to evaluate the university’s temporary employment practices. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

In response, our Constitution tried to insulate the federal judiciary from outside influence by providing for lifetime appointments. — David Baldacci, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

The GoFundMe campaign seeks to raise funds to take Wright’s body back to New York, to cover funeral costs and to help provide for the producer’s family. — Alexandra Del Rosario contact nov. 3, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

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