Definition
to provide (somebody with something): to supply, to equip (somebody with something); to give (something to somebody)
I cannot provide you with any more information. I have told you everything I know.
The picnic will provide an opportunity to meet each other.
Pronunciation examples
UK: I provided delicious vegan food for the wedding.
US: Umbrellas will be provided if it rains.
- "He is not your average 12 year old, so we have provided you with a short list of suggestions and guidelines"
- "As you can see, the company has provided the requisite amount of alcohol and sustenance for you to quote unquote "enjoy yourselves", and yet it still seems that you are not 100% thrilled with the festivities!"
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- "Coffee will be provided, tea can be brewed on your own time."
- "It provides shelter, but little solace."
- "An all-you-can-eat bagel bar will be provided."
- "Everyone must choose their own path, but thanks to the fine education that this school has provided for us, we have a solid foundation on which to build."
- "I am confident that you will help us preserve our existing client base and provide our clients with excellent customer service, as well as discovering new opportunities for our products."
- "He, she or it shall provide me with loyal companionship, unconditional love, and occasionally snuggle with me when I am feeling blue."
- "Philip : Ahem, ahem. Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you so much for coming to my first exhibition, I hope you're enjoying the fine art on display as well as the nachos and fruit punch I've generously provided."
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