provide (for)

verb

Definition of provide (for)next
1
as in to allow (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions

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2
as in to keep
to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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  1. keep
  2. consider
  3. support
  4. maintain
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  • The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Or are they plagued by all the same problems of online dating — flighty matches, algorithms designed to keep you on the apps, and a lot of heartache and dissatisfaction?
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of keep
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  • It is considered District 6 for political reasons, but it is only remotely connected to that area.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Reflection in the sky with diamonds As climate change takes more of a toll on Earth, scientists are considering methods to cool the atmosphere.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Harris introduced an Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, outlining what her administration would do to support that voting constituency that seemed movable.
    Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of support
Verb
  • European Wax Center continues to focus on maintaining its brand position and ensuring consistent service delivery across its network of centers.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • In the Senate, Democrats are similarly one seat away from a supermajority: Democrats and Republicans each flipped one seat last week to maintain the 23-12 status quo in the chamber.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of maintain
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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