provide
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prəˈvaɪd/
KK: /prəˈvaɪd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make something available or to supply what is needed.
Example
The organization provides food and shelter for the homeless.
Tense Forms
Past: provided
Past Participle: provided
Conversation
Do you think our school can provide better resources for students?
I hope so! It would really help everyone succeed.
Yeah, especially in subjects like math and science.
Exactly! Having more materials would make a big difference.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
supply
furnish
equip
Antonyms
withhold
deprive
deny
transitive verb
Definition
To supply or make something available for someone or something.
Example
The organization aims to provide assistance to those in need.
Tense Forms
Past: provided
Past Participle: provided
Conversation
I heard the new restaurant provides great service.
Really? I’ve been wanting to try it out.
They say they also provide a variety of vegan options.
Root Explanation
Provide → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning for) and "videre" (meaning to see). The word means to see to it that something is available or to supply something for someone.
Memory Tip
Think of 'for' ('pro-') and 'to see' ('videre') — this helps you remember that to provide means to make something available for someone.
Visually Confused Words
unprovide
reprovide
protide
previde
pride
unprovided
preprovide
misprovide