verb
provide
pruh-VYDE/prəˈvaɪd/
To supply or arrange what is needed.
The volunteer provides the weary person with a blanket and water.
Etymology
To “see ahead” is to anticipate needs and prepare for them. This connection between foresight and preparation underlies provide in the sense of supplying what someone needs or wants.
In context
We need to have a strong agriculture sector that can provide us with a secure and sustainable food supply
More examples
- The hotel provides clean towels for every guest.
- She works two jobs to provide for her family.
- Please provide your account number when you call.
Forms
provide · provides · provided · providing
provider noun — A person or organization that supplies something.
provision noun — The act of supplying what is needed.