: if
—used to say that one thing must happen or be true in order for another thing to happen
You can make the change if you want, provided (that) the change makes sense.
You can still get health care, provided (that) you pay the cost yourself.
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“Provided.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/provided. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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