to provide
- verb
- /prəˈvaɪd/
- Tapping into what your students are interested in can provide an exciting connection to music.
- provide information
- provide opportunities
- provide insight
And so I just wanted to provide some context to that.
- And so I just wanted to provide some context to that.
- Let's still tell stories, Let's still try and provide joy however we can.
- So he says, First off, it can provide some hope to people, right?
- Guess what channel provides the highest ROI for us?
- And so let me now provide you with a brief summary.
- Aristotle says, look, what we can do is provide outlines.
- It's less expensive to provide care in that sense.
- Which e-mail service is providing you the most value?
- That is, until Richie offered to provide proof of his crimes.
Examples
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I trust you will keep your promise and provide me with your wisdom.
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Lord, we ask that You provide us with ample rest tonight.
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But I am going to try to provide some good news.
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So he says, First off, it can provide some hope to people, right?
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And so I just wanted to provide some context to that.
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And if you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you.
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How do we know whether the learning opportunities we provide are having the desired effect?
Academic text (2011) -
So what I'd like to do is, is really provide an overview.
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ACOs are meant to band doctors and hospitals together to provide comprehensive treatment for patients.
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The organization aims to provide assistance to those in need during the winter months.
Synonyms
To cause a result, feeling, or change
To officially give documents or supplies to people
To give things that someone needs or wants
To provide furniture and other things a room or building needs
To give something to another person or authority, often formally
To give someone food or drink again and again
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Etymology
The word provide comes from the Latin parts pro- 'before' and videre 'to see', so it originally meant 'to see ahead'. This gives a clear image: to provide is to notice what is needed and then give or supply it.