provide (/prəˈvaɪd/)
verb · Intermediate · Common Verbs
🔊 /prəˈvaɪd/
Meaning
Meaning: supply
To supply or make available what is needed or wanted. It is a slightly formal synonym of ‘give’.
Examples
🗣 The charity will provide food and shelter to families affected by the storm.
Etymology
From Latin ‘providere’ (to foresee, prepare), from ‘pro-‘ and ‘videre’ (to see).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in formal, business, and service contexts.
Tags: supply, give