provide

CEFRA2

/pɹəˈvaɪd/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To give someone something they need or want.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To act to prepare for something.

Examples

  • Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage.

  • Cows provide us with good milk.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.

  2. To make a living; earn money for necessities.

  3. To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.

More examples

In context

  • Cows provide us with milk.

  • It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.

  • The contract provides that the work be well done.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

Inherited from Middle English providen, from Latin prōvidēre (“to foresee, act with foresight”). Doublet of purvey.