give something useful or necessary to; We provided the room with an electrical heater

[ Syn: supply , render , furnish ]

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; The hostess provided lunch for all the guests

[ Syn: supply , ply , cater ]

determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation; The will provides that each child should receive half of the money; The Constitution provides for the right to free speech'

mount or put up; put up a good fight; offer resistance

[ Syn: put up , offer ]

make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain; This leaves no room for improvement; The evidence allows only one conclusion; allow for mistakes; leave lots of time for the trip; This procedure provides for lots of leeway

[ Syn: leave , allow for , allow ]

supply means of subsistence; earn a living; He provides for his large family by working three jobs; Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon

[ Syn: bring home the bacon ]

take measures in preparation for; provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship'