Simple meaning
What does Provide mean?
Provide means to give what is needed.
Dictionary definition
To provide means to give or supply what is needed.
Example sentences
Provide in a sentence
easy
We used provide in class to explain our idea clearly.
medium
In the reading task, the teacher asked us to provide the word in a complete sentence.
hard
Using provide in my writing helped show how the action changed the meaning of the paragraph.
Synonyms
Words like Provide
Antonyms
Opposite words
withholdHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
denyHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Provide word family
Base word
provide
verb
provide
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does provide mean in this context?
PROVIDE means provide means to give what is needed.
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