PROVIDE


Meaning of PROVIDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prə-ˈvīd ]

verb

( pro·vid·ed ; pro·vid·ing )

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… provide s 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

provide s 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 provide s that certain deadlines will be met

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.