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Definition provide for in British English

provide for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to look after someone by making money in order to buy the things that they need

Example

She has always provided for her children.

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2

to make it possible for something to happen in the future

Example

The budget provides for a salary increase after one year.

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Definition provide for in British English