verb
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To make a living; earn money for necessities.
example
It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.
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To act to prepare for something.
example
Provide against disaster.
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To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.
example
I'll lend you the money, provided that you pay it back by Monday.
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To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.
example
Don't bother bringing equipment, as we will provide it.
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To furnish (with), cause to be present.
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To make possible or attainable.
example
He provides us with an alternative option.
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(Latinism) To foresee.
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To appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See provisor.