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

When the truck driver was ready to retire, his ESOP account, which had been growing throughout his tenure, provided for a secure retirement. — Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Repair manuals generally have to be provided for free, and manufacturers can’t require you or an independent repair shop to be an authorized provider just to get the parts or tools needed for a repair. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

States could provide for additional coverage, but would have to pay for it out of their own budgets. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

If no additional benefit credit is provided for wages above the cap, the solvency effect would extend to 2060. — Thomas Hager, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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