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

The contract will also usually provide for prevailing-party attorney’s fees, meaning the loser must repay the winner’s attorney’s fees. — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Brown had imagined a future following an uncle who played professionally, making it to the NFL and providing for his family. — Bella Armstrong, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Sean Ono Lennon took to X over the weekend to clarify how his late father, John Lennon, provided for him and his half brother Julian Lennon before the former Beatles’ tragic murder in 1980. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Accessibility Accessible rooms are provided for those guests who require ADA features. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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