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 victim’s days revolved around providing for her daughter. —Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026

Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values. —Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026

Duncan told The Star that the amendment provides for more transparency as the project progresses. —Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026

Donald Spiller, the park’s general manager, spoke to the experience the pair provides for families. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026

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