Definition of provide

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  • provide is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • provide is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • provide is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of provide

  • give something useful or necessary to (verb)

    Examples

    1. We provided the room with an electrical heater

    Synonyms

    1. furnish
    2. render
    3. supply
  • supply means of subsistence; earn a living (verb)

    Examples

    1. He provides for his large family by working three jobs

    Synonyms

    1. bring home the bacon
  • mount or put up (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. offer
    2. put up
  • give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance (verb)

    Examples

    1. The hostess provided lunch for all the guests

    Synonyms

    1. cater
    2. ply
    3. supply
  • make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain (verb)

    Examples

    1. This procedure provides for lots of leeway

    Synonyms

    1. allow
    2. allow for
    3. leave
  • determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation (verb)

    Examples

    1. The will provides that each child should receive half of the money
    2. The Constitution provides for the right to free speech
  • take measures in preparation for (verb)

    Examples

    1. provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship

See definition of provide in Merriam Webster