PROVIDE (FOR) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

provide (for)

verb

Definition of provide (for)

as in to allow (for)

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions

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as in to keep

to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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And on bikes no-one sane would ever consider banging around a racetrack on.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
The Teller's wedding no-show still comes a surprise, considering Keleigh has been friends with Taylor for well over a decade.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of consider

Verb

Ify’s box contains a fake $100 bill, but Catherine decides to keep her box.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
James McConnell The 21-year-old central midfielder returned to action at the end of last season, playing for the under-21s and training with the first team after an injury kept him out of action for a large portion of the campaign.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of keep

Verb

The director of personal training at Chelsea Piers Fitness told Harper’s Bazaar that when used correctly, the plates can improve circulation and lymphatic flow, supporting recovery and reducing fluid buildup.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Today, Tejada is studying health care in college with the goal of working for an organization that supports domestic violence survivors.

— Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of support

Verb

They are typically used during construction to maintain stability.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Under a settlement agreement signed July 6, Christopher Newport agreed to hiring a full-time interim head coach and assistant and maintain the program through at least August 2030.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026

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