provide for
phrasal verb
provided for; providing for; provides for
1
: 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.
2
: 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.
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With good fourth-quarter numbers on their way, all eyes will be on the guidance Nvidia provides for both supply and demand for its chips to justify its own rich valuation, as well as the sector's outlook.
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Carolina Mandl, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Kids are everywhere in the series premiere, which was the only episode provided for advance screening.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
The township plays several roles, including assessing taxing parcels, taking care of 27 miles of unincorporated roads and, in the case of the supervisor’s office, providing for those in need in the community, Kathleen O’Connor said.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Every week, at the end of his pre-match press conference, the Crystal Palace manager strides past the exit to the rear of the room, picks up a Danish pastry from the spread provided for the media, and expresses gratitude to his audience that one has been saved for him.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Carolina Mandl, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Kids are everywhere in the series premiere, which was the only episode provided for advance screening.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
The township plays several roles, including assessing taxing parcels, taking care of 27 miles of unincorporated roads and, in the case of the supervisor’s office, providing for those in need in the community, Kathleen O’Connor said.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Every week, at the end of his pre-match press conference, the Crystal Palace manager strides past the exit to the rear of the room, picks up a Danish pastry from the spread provided for the media, and expresses gratitude to his audience that one has been saved for him.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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