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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This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice. Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Congress passed the Illinois Enabling Act, which provided for the organization of a state government, fixed the northern boundary of Illinois and established a permanent school fund from a portion of the proceeds from the sale of public lands. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025 Hera adds a couple orders of magnitude in our understanding of how much energy DART expended in its kinetic impact and what that capability provides for planetary defense. Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025 William Kovacic, former Republican chair of the FTC, said the judge in the case, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, will likely be weighing the rationale Zuckerberg provided for the Instagram and WhatsApp buys. Bobby Allyn, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for provide for

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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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