provide

//prəˈvaɪd//
B1Frequency Level 2Neutral
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Verb

provideInfinitive
providePresent tense
providedPast tense
providedPast participle
providingPresent participle
providesThird-person singular
1

to supply or make available something that is needed or wanted

The hotel provides free breakfast for all guests.

2

to give someone something they need, especially money, food, or shelter

The government provides food and shelter for refugees.

3

to make preparations or arrangements for something that might happen in the future

The contract provides for annual salary increases.

4

to state or stipulate something as a condition in a law, agreement, or document

The contract provides that payment must be made within 30 days.