Provide with Meaning in English
expression
pɹəˈvaɪd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
pruh-VAHYD WITH or pruh-VAHYD WITH
pɹəvˈaɪd/ /wˈɪð
pruh-VYD WITH
Definition
To give someone the things that are needed for a particular purpose or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal and neutral contexts. Always followed by the thing being given and the person receiving it ('provide someone with something'). Often replaced by just 'provide' in casual speech. Not used when simply giving (like handing over), but when fulfilling a need.
Spanish: proveer de - proporcionar conPortuguese (BR): fornecer com - providenciar comPortuguese (PT): fornecer com - providenciar comChinese (Simplified): 提供...（某物）Chinese (Traditional): 提供...（某物）Hindi: से प्रदान करनाArabic: تزويد بـBengali: জোগান দেওয়া - সরবরাহ করাRussian: обеспечить - снабдитьJapanese: 与える - 提供するVietnamese: cung cấp choKorean: 제공하다Turkish: sağlamak - temin etmekUrdu: فراہم کرناIndonesian: memberikan - menyediakan
Example Sentences
Please provide me with more information.
basic
The hotel provides guests with clean towels every day.
basic
My phone contract provides me with unlimited data.
natural
Can you provide us with some feedback on our service?
natural
The government will provide families with financial support after the disaster.
natural
The shelter provides people with food and water.
basic