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DictionaryprovidedEquipped with necessities
adjective

provided

Having necessary supplies or resources.

The hikers are well provided with food and warm clothing.

Etymology
proLatinahead
+vidLatinto see
+edEnglishin a resulting state

Providing developed from foresight into supplying what future needs require. A provided person or place has the necessary resources already made available.

More examples

  • Our school is well provided with computers.
  • The shelter is poorly provided with blankets.
  • The clinic is adequately provided with basic medical supplies.

Forms

provided

provide verb — To supply someone with what is needed.

Similar words

equipped
Emphasizes having tools or equipment for a particular task.
supplied
Emphasizes receiving needed items rather than general readiness.
stocked
Usually describes a place containing reserves of usable goods.