- proˈvide for sth
- phrasal verb
to make it possible for something to happen in the futureThe budget provides for a salary increase after one year.[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
provide — pro|vide W1S1 [prəˈvaıd] v [T] [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: providere to see ahead, provide , from videre to see ] 1.) to give something to someone or make it available to them, because they need it or want it →↑provision ▪ Tea and biscuits … Dictionary of contemporary English
provide — pro‧vide [prəˈvaɪd] verb [transitive] 1. to give someone what they need, or to make sure they get it: • The World Bank is providing funding for the project. provide somebody with something • Our computerised information service can provide busy… … Financial and business terms