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We used provide in class to explain our idea clearly.
What does Provide mean?
to give something that is needed.
Dictionary definition
To give or supply what is needed.
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Practice 1
What does provide mean?
Provide means to give something that is needed.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses provide correctly?
The correct sentence uses provide in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to provide?
Supply is close in meaning to provide.
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MeaningProvide means to give something that is needed.
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Synonyms
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withholdOpposite or contrasting meaning.
takeOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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Word family
Provide word family
Base word
provide
verb
provides
Third-person singular form.
verb
provided
Past-tense form.
verb
providing
Present participle form.
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