Provide for Meaning in English
expression
pɹəˈvaɪd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
pruh-VYD for, pruh-VYD fer, pruh-VYD furr
pɹəvˈaɪd/ /fˈɔː
pruh-VYD faw
Definition
To earn money or supply what is needed for someone, like a family or children, or to include necessary arrangements for something in a plan.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral; often used for financially supporting dependents ('provide for a family'). Also means making sure plans include necessary support ('the law provides for'). Not the same as 'provide', which means just to give.
Spanish: mantener - proveer (para alguien) - garantizarPortuguese (BR): sustentar - prover para - garantirPortuguese (PT): sustentar - prover para - garantirChinese (Simplified): 供养 - 供给 - 保障Chinese (Traditional): 供養 - 供給 - 保障Hindi: भरण-पोषण करना - देखभाल करनाArabic: يعيل - يؤمّن احتياجاتBengali: জোগান দেওয়া - ব্যবস্থা করাRussian: обеспечивать - предусматриватьJapanese: 養う - 備えるVietnamese: chu cấp - quy địnhKorean: 부양하다 - 대비하다Turkish: bakmak - sağlamak (plan/kural için)Urdu: مہیا کرنا - گزر بسر کرناIndonesian: menafkahi - mengatur (dalam rencana)
Example Sentences
He works hard to provide for his children.
basic
The law provides for free education for all children.
basic
Parents need to provide for their families.
basic
My grandfather always made sure to provide for everyone, even during tough times.
natural
Does your job provide for health insurance?
natural
The contract provides for a yearly bonus.
natural