PROVIDED (FOR) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

provided (for)

verb

Definition of provided (for)

past tense of provide (for)

as in allowed (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 supported

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

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Potential Risks of Drinking Green Tea Green tea is generally considered safe and healthy when consumed in normal amounts, such as a few cups a day.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 15 Sep. 2026
Nearly one in five young people in Britain – 19% – have not even considered learning to drive because of the expense, according to a poll by the price comparison website.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of considered

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The research is supported by a recent grant from the US National Science Foundation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Fed policymakers unanimously supported the rate hike, compared with late July when the central bank kept rates steady and three officials dissented in favor of higher rates.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of supported

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The 59th season premiere was highly anticipated following months of turbulence behind the scenes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Nobody anticipated that these same rules would turn out to be an asset in a world shaped by volatility and executive authority.

— JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of anticipated

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Aging pipes must be replaced, leaks prevented, emergencies addressed and critical systems kept operating for homes, schools, hospitals and businesses.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Robert Mugabe, longtime strongman of Zimbabwe, printed money to ensure his party kept control of the country and to finance the nation's deficits.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of kept

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Illinois families deserve affordable utility bills and a natural gas system that is safe, reliable and maintained by a skilled workforce.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
But half of the claimants dropped their suit, and Levi maintained that they were being threatened or paid off.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

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