■ verb
1》 make available for use; supply.
↘( ~ someone with ) equip or supply someone with.
2》 ( ~ for ) make adequate preparation or arrangements for.
↘(of a law) enable or allow (something to be done).
3》 stipulate in a will or other legal document.
4》 ( ~ someone to ) Christian Church, historical appoint an incumbent to (a benefice).
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
ME: from L. ~re 'foresee, attend to'.