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According to WordNet, the verb "provide" has 7 sense(s).

200406963 take measures in preparation for; "provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship".

202376289 mount or put up; "put up a good fight"; "offer resistance".

201182709 give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests".

202219442 supply means of subsistence; earn a living; "He provides for his large family by working three jobs"; "Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon".

201063188 determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation; "The will provides that each child should receive half of the money"; "The Constitution provides for the right to free speech".

202721438 make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain; "This leaves no room for improvement"; "The evidence allows only one conclusion"; "allow for mistakes"; "leave lots of time for the trip"; "This procedure provides for lots of leeway".

202327200 give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater".


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