provide for
phrasal verb
            
              provided for; providing for; provides for            
        
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                                                      : 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.
                         
                
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                                                      : 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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