provide

/prə-ˈvīd/

Middle English, from Latin providēre, literally, to see ahead, from pro- forward + vidēre to see

verb

  1. to supply or make available (something wanted or needed); also : afford

  2. to make something available to

  3. to have as a condition : stipulate

provided new uniforms for the band

provide the children with free balloons

phrasal verb

  1. to do what is needed to prepare for (something bad that might happen)

We should store extra supplies now to provide against a possible scarcity in the coming months.

phrasal verb

  1. to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future

  2. to supply what is needed for (something or someone)

The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.