Provide Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Provide

Meaning 1 : give something useful or necessary to

    Example : We provided the room with an electrical heater

    Synonyms : furnish,  render,  supply
Meaning 2 : supply means of subsistence; earn a living

    Example : He provides for his large family by working three jobs

    Synonyms : bring home the bacon
Meaning 3 : mount or put up

    Synonyms : offer,  put up
Meaning 4 : give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

    Example : The hostess provided lunch for all the guests

    Synonyms : cater,  ply,  supply
Meaning 5 : make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

    Example : This procedure provides for lots of leeway

    Synonyms : allow,  allow for,  leave
Meaning 6 : determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation

    Example : The will provides that each child should receive half of the money,The Constitution provides for the right to free speech

Meaning 7 : take measures in preparation for

    Example : provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship