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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
STRONGEST
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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Chief executive Alex Jensen said the decision was "designed to support year-on-year profit growth and provide a stronger financial platform for 2027 and beyond".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Cichlid fish in Lake Malawi, located in East Africa, provide a striking example.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Tonight’s comments may provide more clarity, although experts warn that there may be more swings until all parties agree to a final deal.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

These low-risk investments underpin the global financial system and provide a haven for capital in a wild world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“That sounds well and good, Husband, but who will provide for us if something happens to you?”

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

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