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provide for someone or something

to supply the needs of someone or something. Don't worry, we will provide for you. We will provide for the committee in the budget.

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provide something for someone or something

to supply something for someone or something. I will provide salad for the guests. Ted provided food for his dog.

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provide for somebody

to give someone the things they need to live Former prisoners must learn to provide for themselves once they get out of jail. She's struggling to provide for her family and pay her bills.

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provide for something

1. to take care of a need After you cross the border you will have to provide for your own security. The shape of the tank is designed to provide for water circulation.

2. to allow something The permit will provide for a 30-day hunt beginning in late November.

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provide for

v.

1. To supply someone or something with basic necessities, as food, shelter, and clothing: How long do you have to work every week to provide for such a large family?

2. To take measures in preparation for something: Our forecast provides for a 6 percent decrease in sales next year.

3. To set something down as a stipulation: Their employment contract provides for two weeks of vacation every year.

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