Definitions:

1. determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation verb
   • The will provides that each child should receive half of the money
2. give something useful or necessary to verb
   • We provided the room with an electrical heater
3. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance verb
   • The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
4. take measures in preparation for verb
   • provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship

Synonyms:

• bring home the bacon
• leave
• offer
• supply

NearBy Words:

• providence
• provident
• providential
• providentially
• providently
• provider