provide for
phrasal verb
provided for; providing for; provides for
1
: to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future
The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.
The law provides for the appointment of a new official.
2
: to supply what is needed for (something or someone)
It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family.
They agreed to provide for the child's education.
Examples of provide for in a Sentence
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The initial design provides for 2 hours of continuous use without charging, or up to 20 hours in standby mode.
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IEEE Spectrum, 24 Apr. 2024
With today’s news, some of the parameters of that agreement have come more into focus, in terms of the promotion and marketing push that TikTok is providing for the new album.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
The report released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund analyzed 25 indicators that track health outcomes, health care access, and quality of care provided for five racial and ethnic groups.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 18 Apr. 2024
Orthodox priests are more vulnerable to bribery than their Roman Catholic peers, Gregorios explained, because they are allowed to marry, and many have large families to provide for.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Transportation can be provided for Vista residents age 60 and older with 48-hour advanced notice.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The park also encourages visitors to ensure that plenty of water, food, and paw protection is provided for their pets, as high temperatures and elevation can adversely affect animals, officials said.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Transportation can be provided for Vista residents age 60 and older with 48-hour advance notice.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
The contract provides for a commission of 5 percent, which includes the commission for the buyer’s agent.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 24 Apr. 2024
With today’s news, some of the parameters of that agreement have come more into focus, in terms of the promotion and marketing push that TikTok is providing for the new album.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
The report released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund analyzed 25 indicators that track health outcomes, health care access, and quality of care provided for five racial and ethnic groups.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 18 Apr. 2024
Orthodox priests are more vulnerable to bribery than their Roman Catholic peers, Gregorios explained, because they are allowed to marry, and many have large families to provide for.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Transportation can be provided for Vista residents age 60 and older with 48-hour advanced notice.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The park also encourages visitors to ensure that plenty of water, food, and paw protection is provided for their pets, as high temperatures and elevation can adversely affect animals, officials said.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Transportation can be provided for Vista residents age 60 and older with 48-hour advance notice.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
The contract provides for a commission of 5 percent, which includes the commission for the buyer’s agent.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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