provide

Meanings

• verb

  give or supply (something) especially in large quantities or on a regular basis: He provides us with fresh bread every morning.

  - "He provides for his family's needs."
  - "The company provides excellent benefits to its employees."

• verb

  make available: The library provides access to a wealth of information.

  - "The museum provides tours for visitors."
  - "The teacher provides worksheets for students."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈvaɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1239797"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with provide
provide , tide , ride , hide , tide , side

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Variants

List of all variants of provide that leads to same result
provide , provided , provides , providing , provide against , provided against , provides against , providing against , provide for , provided for , provides for , providing for

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Forms

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provided, provides, providing

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Etymology

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from Old French providre ‘look before, prepare beforehand’, from pro- ‘before’ + vidre ‘see’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'provide' comes from the Old French word 'providre', which means 'to look before'.

2. The longest English word that can be spelled using only the letters in 'provide' is 'unprovidable'.

3. The term 'provide' is used in the context of computer networks to refer to a system that makes resources available to other systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. provision: Something given or supplied for use, especially food or other necessities.

2. provisioning: The act of supplying a ship, army, or other organization with provisions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'provide' is often used to describe someone who takes care of others or ensures their needs are met. In art, images of providing often depict nurturing or giving. In music, 'provide' can be found in lyrics that speak of taking care of loved ones or offering support.

How to Memorize "provide"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person handing you something you need, such as food or water. Visualize the act of providing as a giving or sharing of resources.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'provide' with words like 'supply', 'support', or 'nurture' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'P-R-O-V-I-D-E' to remember the meaning: 'P' for 'Prepares', 'R' for 'Resources', 'O' for 'Offers', 'V' for 'Value', 'I' for 'Improves', 'D' for 'Delivers', 'E' for 'Ensures'

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