Words / B1

pr-uh-VYD/prəˈvaɪd/

Provide means give something that is needed. Provide information; provide someone with a form. Give is everyday; supply is often goods in quantity; offer can be refused. Provision is a formal noun. A common pattern error is “provide someone something” without with.

Meaning

To give something that is needed.

Examples

• “The hotel provides breakfast.”
• “The website provides free practice tests.”
• “Staff were provided with new equipment.”

Good to know

provide something. provide someone with something. Everyday: give.

Near in meaning

supply, give

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