provide

provide
verb (provided; providing) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin providēre, literally, to see ahead, from pro- forward + vidēre to see — more at pro-, wit Date: 15th century intransitive verb 1. to take precautionary measures <
provide for the common defense — U.S. Constitution
>
2. to make a proviso or stipulation <
the Constitution…provides for an elected two-chamber legislature — Current Biography
>
3. to make preparation to meet a need <
provide for entertainment
>
; especially to supply something for sustenance or support <
provides for the poor
>
transitive verb 1. archaic to prepare in advance 2. a. to supply or make available (something wanted or needed) <
provided new uniforms for the band
>
; also afford <
curtains provide privacy
>
b. to make something available to <
provide the children with free balloons
>
3. to have as a condition ; stipulate <
the contract provides that certain deadlines will be met
>

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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