Provide
31provide — [15] The vide of provide goes back to Latin vidēre ‘see’ (source of English vision), which is a long way from the English verb’s main present day meaning, ‘supply’. Its Latin ancestor prōvidēre, formed with the prefix prō ‘before’, meant… …
32provide — /prə vaɪd/ verb 1. to give or supply something 2. ♦ to provide for to allow for something which may happen in the future ● The contract provides for an annual increase in charges. ● £10,000 of expenses have been provided for in the budget. 3. to… …
33provide — see take the goods the gods provide …
34provide — [15] The vide of provide goes back to Latin vidēre ‘see’ (source of English vision), which is a long way from the English verb’s main present day meaning, ‘supply’. Its Latin ancestor prōvidēre, formed with the prefix prō ‘before’, meant… …
35provide — v. 1 tr. supply; furnish (provided them with food; provided food for them; provided a chance for escape). 2 intr. a (usu. foll. by for, against) make due preparation (provided for any eventuality; provided against invasion). b (usu. foll. by for) …
36provide for (something) — 1. to allow something. The permit will provide for a 30 day hunt beginning in late November. 2. to take care of a need. After you cross the border you will have to provide for your own security. The shape of the tank is designed to provide for… …
37provide for someone — provide for (someone) to give someone the things they need to live. Former prisoners must learn to provide for themselves once they get out of jail. She s struggling to provide for her family and pay her bills …
38provide for — (someone) to give someone the things they need to live. Former prisoners must learn to provide for themselves once they get out of jail. She s struggling to provide for her family and pay her bills …
39provide capital for — index capitalize (provide capital), subsidize Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
40provide for — index bear (support), capitalize (provide capital), expect (anticipate), fund, maintain ( …
