On the condition that
“You can play with your friends, providing you eat your vegetables.”
The action of providing or supplying something for use
The action of dispensing, giving, or applying something
Present participle for to make a living for the benefit of others
“I provide for my family as best I can with my meager wage.”
Present participle for to give what is needed or desired
“You can bring some food for the party, I will provide the beverages.”
Present participle for to furnish with, or cause to be present
“Our landlord will provide the furniture for our new apartment.”
Present participle for to act in preparation for something
“I will bring my umbrella to provide for the possibility of rain.”
Present participle for to establish or stipulate as a previous condition
“Is the contract rigid enough to provide that the work will be well done?”
Present participle for to make possible or attainable
“The flexible deadline will provide additional time to make any required adjustments.”
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