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 school district issued a statement and said counseling services have been provided for students and staff, according to Fox 13.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Buckingham said the donations will go to his medical expenses, to prevent having to have his house foreclosed on and to help provide for his baby.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Nov. 2025
No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
The port operator did not specify how many vehicles the autonomous trucking company was providing for the project.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Buckingham said the donations will go to his medical expenses, to prevent having to have his house foreclosed on and to help provide for his baby.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Nov. 2025
No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
The port operator did not specify how many vehicles the autonomous trucking company was providing for the project.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for provide for
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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