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1. with object make available for use; supply:

〈必要な事･物〉を提供する, 与える, 支給［給付］する

e.g. these clubs provide a much appreciated service for this area.

(provide someone with) equip or supply someone with (something useful or necessary):

〖provide A with B/provide B for ［to］ A〗 A〈人〉にB〈事･物〉を提供する, 与える

e.g. we were provided with a map of the area.

present or yield (something useful):

e.g. neither will provide answers to these problems.

2. no object (provide for) make adequate preparation for (a possible event):

｟かたく｠ ; 〖～ against ［for］ A〗 A〈予想される困難〉に備える, 準備する.

e.g. new qualifications must provide for changes in technology.

supply sufficient money to ensure the maintenance of (someone):

〖～ for A〗 A〈子供･家族など〉に(食べ物･お金など必要なものを)与える, Aを経済的に支える［養う］

e.g. Emma was handsomely provided for in Frank's will.

(of a law) enable or allow (something to be done).

｟かたく｠ ; 〖～ for A〗 〈法律･規則が〉Aを可能にする, 認める

3. with clause stipulate in a will or other legal document:

e.g. the order should be varied to provide that there would be no contact with the father.

4. (provide someone to) Christian Church, historical appoint an incumbent to (a benefice).

late Middle English (also in the sense ‘prepare to do, get ready’): from Latin providere ‘foresee, attend to’, from pro- ‘before’ + videre ‘to see’.