what does provide mean?
PROVIDE as VERB
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Meaning
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)
- Meaning
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
- 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
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