provide for

1 to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions Synonyms consider, factor (in or into), allow (for), regardRelated Words accommodate, adapt, adjust, condition; anticipate, contemplate, envisage, expect, foresee; assume, presume, presuppose; plan; calculate, faceNear Antonyms factor (out)Antonyms discount, disregard

2 to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family Synonyms keep, maintain, support (for)Related Words finance, fund, patronize, set up, sponsor, stake, underwrite