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provide

[pruh-vahyd] / prəˈvaɪd /
VERB
supply something needed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring contribute equip fit furnish give provision supply
STRONG
accommodate administer bestow cater dispense distribute minister outfit produce ration take care of
WEAK
favor fit out fix up fix up with implement replenish stock stock up turn out
Antonyms
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deny neglect refuse subtract take take away withdraw withhold
STRONG
deplete stop
WEAK
deprive remove
VERB
determine, specify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determine provision require specify
STRONG
condition postulate state stipulate
WEAK
lay down qualify
VERB
afford opportunity for; make possible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afford allow bring grant lend present produce render serve yield
STRONG
impart

Example Sentences

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Companies that provide fresh food to ships are charging more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform signified a breakthrough, as customers realized Palantir could provide AI solutions that were effective, Luria said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The Long Black Freedom Struggle and Civil Rights Movement provide many examples of this principle of organizing.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The University of Bournemouth said its on-campus NHS medical centre was not able to provide the MenB vaccine but added that MenACWY was a life-saving vaccination.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Instead I tried to provide them with a good life and make up for the loss of their dad.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.