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(Entry 1 of 2)
1
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
- loaned them the car with the provision that they refill the gas tank before returning it
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2
provisions plural
substances intended to be eaten
- gave them ample provisions so they would not get hungry on the trip
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of provision (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
- the climbers were sufficiently provisioned to withstand just about any mountaineering emergency
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2
to provide food or meals for
- it was the quartermaster's job to properly equip and provision the troops
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“Provision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provision. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of provision was in the 14th century
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