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provide

[pruh-vahyd] / prəˈvaɪd /
VERB
supply something needed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring contribute equip fit furnish give provision supply
STRONG
accommodate administer bestow cater dispense distribute minister outfit produce ration take care of
WEAK
favor fit out fix up fix up with implement replenish stock stock up turn out
Antonyms
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deny neglect refuse subtract take take away withdraw withhold
STRONG
deplete stop
WEAK
deprive remove
VERB
determine, specify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determine provision require specify
STRONG
condition postulate state stipulate
WEAK
lay down qualify
VERB
afford opportunity for; make possible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afford allow bring grant lend present produce render serve yield
STRONG
impart

Example Sentences

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We also learned a lot of lessons in the 1970s and therefore now maintain strategic petroleum reserves that can provide a near-term buffer.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A new tender process seeking a "valued engineered design" was conducted, with contractors asked to provide several finish options due to "budget constraints".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The factory would be able to convince a surety company to provide that coverage if it had a track record of financial success.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In between sketching Allana Hastings, he kept his eyes open for flat, blank spaces, anywhere that could provide a larger canvas for his art.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.