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verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of provide

to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption

This luxury hotel provides all the comforts of home to well-heeled vacationers.

Synonyms of provide

deliver, feed, furnish, give, hand, hand over, supply

Words Related to provide

administer, allocate, apportion, deal (out), dispense, distribute, dole out, mete (out), parcel (out), portion, prorate

assign, cede, deed, make over, transfer

Near Antonyms of provide

conserve, keep up, maintain, preserve, save

Antonyms of provide

hold (back), keep (back), reserve, retain, withhold

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