1.
If you ~ someone, you support them financially and make sure that they have the things that they need.
Elaine wouldn’t let him ~ her...
Her father always ensured she was well provided for.
PHRASAL VERB: V P n, be adv V-ed for
2.
If you ~ something that might happen or that might need to be done, you make arrangements to deal with it.
James had provided for just such an emergency.
PHRASAL VERB: V P n
3.
If a law or agreement provides for something, it makes it possible. (FORMAL)
The bill provides for the automatic review of all death sentences.
PHRASAL VERB: V P n