provide

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) available
  • verb: to take precautionary measures
  • synonyms: supply, afford, contribute

Examples

  • We should store extra supplies now to 'provide against' a possible scarcity in the coming months.

  • The Web site 'provides' users 'with' information about local activities.

  • The goal is to 'provide' health care to/for as many people as possible.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...performing all manner of public service. These men can learn the value... ...of an honest day's labor and provide a service to the community... ...at a bare minimum of expense to Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Taxpayer. Of course he didn't tell the press... ...that "bare minimum of expense" (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption