provide
verbs
give something useful or necessary to
"We provided the room with an electrical heater"
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
"The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
"The will provides that each child should receive half of the money"; "The Constitution provides for the right to free speech"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
"The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"; "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments"
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
"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 for lots of leeway"
supply means of subsistence; earn a living
"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"
is derived from
take measures in preparation for
"provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship"
is derived from
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