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Definition provide in British English

provide verb

verb
/prəˈvaɪd/

When provide means ‘to give someone something they need’, use the pattern provide someone with something (not ‘provide someone something’):

✗ Television provides us a convenient way to get the latest information.

✓ Television provides us with a convenient way to get the latest information.

✗ She had enough money to provide him a basic school education.

✓ She had enough money to provide him with a basic school education.

1

to give someone something that they want or need

Example

Our office can provide information on the local area.

Example

A taxi service from the airport will be provided.

Example

The lecture provided him with an opportunity to meet one of his heroes.

Example

The hotel provides a playroom for children.

Example

We provide legal advice and services to our clients.

Synonyms and related words
provide supply equip
2

to cause something to exist or be available

Example

The exercise provides an opportunity for different departments to work together.

Example

The film provides new insights into the problems that women in the industry face.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
Example

The treaty provides for the immediate withdrawal of troops from the area.

Example

Their contracts provide that they will be paid on the last day of the month.

Synonyms and related words
draw a line in the sand limit control
Definition provide in British English