PROVIDE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • take measures in preparation for
    Usage Example(s)
    • provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship
    Hypernyms(s) provide is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
    Usage Example(s)
    • The will provides that each child should receive half of the money
    • The Constitution provides for the right to free speech
    Hypernyms(s) provide is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
    Hypernyms(s) provide is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • supply means of subsistence
    • earn a living
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) provide is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • provide or furnish with
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We provided the room with an electrical heater
    Hypernyms(s) provide is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • mount or put up
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • put up a good fight
    • offer resistance
    Hypernyms(s) provide is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  7. Meaning
    • make a possibility or provide opportunity for
    • permit to be attainable or cause to remain
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) provide is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower