Definition of Provide

Verb

  • take measures in preparation for
    "provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship"
  • supply means of subsistence
    earn a living
    "He provides for his large family by working three jobs"
    "Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon"
    - bring home the bacon
  • make a possibility or provide opportunity for
    permit to be attainable or cause to remain
    "This leaves no room for improvement"
    "The evidence allows only one conclusion"
    "allow for mistakes"
    "leave lots of time for the trip"
    "This procedure provides for lots of leeway"
    - allow for
  • mount or put up
    "put up a good fight"
    "offer resistance"
    - put up
  • determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
    "The will provides that each child should receive half of the money"
    "The Constitution provides for the right to free speech"
  • give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
    "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
  • give something useful or necessary to
    "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Provide

  • Scrabble® score of the provide (13)
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Unscramble provide

122 unscramble word found using the letters provide.
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