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

  • (..) and got a divorce. -A divorce? -Yes. There's no point in our holding on to each other, is there? I'll provide for you amply. You've plenty of grounds. Just give me Bonnie. You can say what you please, I won't contest it. Thank you very much. But I wouldn't dream of disgracing (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind