provide for

phrasal verb

provided for; providing for; provides for

: to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future

The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.

The law provides for the appointment of a new official.

: to supply what is needed for (something or someone)

It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family.

They agreed to provide for the child's education.

Examples of provide for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Being able to experience the local area firsthand before leaving home can provide for a more enjoyable trip and choose the ideal destination. —

Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 The company also intends to bring the feature to iOS devices, though no specific timeline has been provided for this expansion. —

Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024 His family was struggling to pay bills at home and provide for their household of six. —

Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2024 Our founding fathers took extreme care to write a Constitution that carefully balances governmental power and provides for the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness mentioned in the Declaration of Independence. —

Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for provide for

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