Skip to main content

provideto give something to someone or make it available

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to give something to someone or make it available

Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈvaɪd/

Korean meaning: 제공하다

Korean pronunciation: 프러-바이드 (강세: 바이드)

Example Sentences

  • My mom provides endless nagging along with delicious food.
  • Netflix provides binge-watching opportunities and sleep deprivation.
  • The library provides a quiet study environment for students.

provide

VERB

//prəˈvaɪd//

to give something to someone or make it available

provide concept
💡 Concept

A man provides a bag of groceries to a woman in need.

provide rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Provide the guide, stay by their side!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prəˈvaɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈvaɪd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Rootvid-
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin 'providere' meaning 'to foresee, arrange beforehand,' composed of 'pro-' (before, forward) and 'videre' (to see). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'provider'.

🎵Rhyme

divideguidepridesidewide
divide
guide
pride
side
wide

🔗Collocations

provide information

The website provides detailed information about the product.

provide assistance

The government will provide assistance to flood victims.

provide services

This company provides excellent customer services.

provide evidence

You need to provide evidence to support your claim.

provide for someone

He works hard to provide for his family.

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom provides endless nagging along with delicious food.

😄 Fun example

Netflix provides binge-watching opportunities and sleep deprivation.

The library provides a quiet study environment for students.

Online classes provide flexibility but require self-discipline.

The new policy will provide better healthcare coverage for citizens.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

supplyofferfurnishdelivergive

Antonyms

withholddenytake away

Related

providerprovisionprovidedprovidentprovidence

Want to master 19,000+ words?

Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.