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 cafe didn’t have any running water either, so the bathrooms were out of service and tap water, usually provided for free, was not available.
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Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Both women said Phillips was a hard worker who did whatever needed to be done to provide for her daughter.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
But Merz and his coalition can diminish the AfD’s legitimacy by showing voters that providing for European security and investing in Germany’s defense will also trigger a new era of economic growth and competitiveness.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
As a family, volunteer to serve or deliver meals to those in need, make care packages for the military, or work with Toys for Tots or another gift-giving charity to allow your child to provide for another child who would otherwise not have his wish list granted.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
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Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Both women said Phillips was a hard worker who did whatever needed to be done to provide for her daughter.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
But Merz and his coalition can diminish the AfD’s legitimacy by showing voters that providing for European security and investing in Germany’s defense will also trigger a new era of economic growth and competitiveness.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
As a family, volunteer to serve or deliver meals to those in need, make care packages for the military, or work with Toys for Tots or another gift-giving charity to allow your child to provide for another child who would otherwise not have his wish list granted.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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