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