provide

1. v. t. To look out for in advance; to procure beforehand; to get, collect, or make ready for future use; to prepare. Source: opted

2. v. t. To supply; to afford; to contribute. Source: opted

3. v. t. To furnish; to supply; -- formerly followed by of, now by with. Source: opted

4. v. t. To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate; as, the contract provides that the work be well done. Source: opted

5. v. t. To foresee. Source: opted

6. v. t. To appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See Provisor. Source: opted

7. v. i. To procure supplies or means in advance; to take measures beforehand in view of an expected or a possible future need, especially a danger or an evil; -- followed by against or for; as, to provide against the inclemency of the weather; to provide for the education of a child. Source: opted

8. v. i. To stipulate previously; to condition; as, the agreement provides for an early completion of the work. Source: opted

9. v. give something useful or necessary to Source: wordnet

10. v. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance Source: wordnet

11. v. determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation Source: wordnet

12. v. mount or put up Source: wordnet

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