verb
-vides; -vided; -viding
[+ obj] to make (something) available :to supply (something that is wanted or needed)
to give something wanted or needed to (someone or something) :to supply (someone or something) with something
[+ obj] formal :to say that something will or should happen :to make it certain or possible that something will happen or be done
[no obj] :to supply what is needed for someone to live
provide against
[phrasal verb]
provide against (something) :to do what is needed to prepare for (something bad that might happen)
provide for
[phrasal verb]
provide for (something) :to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future
provide for (something or someone) :to supply what is needed for (something or someone)