26984 words

provide

8 definitions • 20 examples
1
to give someone something that they need:

Examples:

All meals are provided at no additional cost.
The author provides no documentary references to support her assertions.
We have concerns about whether the government will be able to provide viable social services for poorer families/provide poorer families with viable social services.
Putting more police on patrol doesn't provide a real solution to the problem of increasing violence.
2
(of a law or decision) to say that something must happen if particular conditions exist:

Examples:

Section 17 provides that all decisions must be circulated in writing.
3
to give something that is needed or wanted to someone:

Examples:

I can provide you with directions to their house.
4
(of a law or contract) to state that something must happen or be done:

Examples:

[ I ] The new statute provides for life imprisonment without parole.
[ + that clause ] Many loan agreements provide that the interest rate will change.
5
to give something to a person, company, or organization, or to make it available for them to use:

Examples:

The government has pledged to provide over $1 billion in refinancing.
provide sb with sth Customers, suppliers, and contractors will be provided with the specialist training they need to work on the project.
provide sth for sb/sth The enhanced cashflow will also provide funds for expansion into television.
provide sth to sb Our digital imaging centre provides a 3D scanning service to a wide range of customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
be provided by sb/sth According to Census data provided by the state Department of Labor and Industry, Hispanic workers constitute about 3% of the work force.
6
to produce something useful that can be used as part of a process or activity:

Examples:

A well-established management process should provide a framework for the integration of all business units and operations.
It is hoped that the proposed 10-day sales-tax holiday will provide a boost to retail sales.
7
if, or only if:

Examples:

ILO conventions allow schoolchildren to work during their holidays and free time provided that strict safety measures are taken.
8
a law or rule that provides that something must happen states officially that it must happen:

Examples:

Rule 222-2 provides that all notices of shareholder meetings shall be sent to shareholders not less than seven days before the date of the meeting.

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