provide
Definition
- v. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
- v. determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
- v. supply means of subsistence; earn a living
- v. take measures in preparation for
Word forms
- Past participle
- provided
- Third person singular
- provides
- Present participle
- providing
- Past tense
- provided
Example sentences
vt.
The organization will provide food and shelter for those in need.
vi.
Parents should provide for their children's education.