Definitions
1.verbTo make a living; earn money for necessities."It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."
2.verbTo act to prepare for something."Provide against disaster."
3.verbTo establish as a previous condition; to stipulate."I'll lend you the money, provided that you pay it back by Monday."
4.verbTo give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs."Don't bother bringing equipment, as we will provide it."
5.verbTo furnish (with), cause to be present.
6.verbTo make possible or attainable."He provides us with an alternative option."
7.verb(Latinism) To foresee.
8.verbTo appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See provisor.