verb (~d; providing) see: pro- Date: 15th century intransitive verb to take precautionary measures , to make a proviso or stipulation , to make preparation to meet a need , transitive verb to prepare in advance, 2. to supply or make available (something wanted or needed) , to make something available to , to have as a condition ; stipulate
PROVIDE
Meaning of PROVIDE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012