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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According to internal data provided for this story, the brand anticipates $12 - $15 million revenue this year.
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Hypothetical examples have been provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The raises are larger for districts with less than 5,000 students
The permanent teacher compensation allotment would live beyond this legislation, providing for pay increases each biennium, Creighton said.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
The others are based on materials provided for the students to study early in the season.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Hypothetical examples have been provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The raises are larger for districts with less than 5,000 students
The permanent teacher compensation allotment would live beyond this legislation, providing for pay increases each biennium, Creighton said.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
The others are based on materials provided for the students to study early in the season.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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