provide
Derived from Middle English 'providen', from Latin 'providere', meaning to foresee or supply.
VERB
(1)
[/prəˈvaɪd/en-US]
proveer
literal
/
suministrar
literal
/
ofrecer
neutral
/
proveer de
formal
/
poner a disposición
formal
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facilitar
neutral
/
concept sentence
untranslatable
(The verb 'provide' can imply a range of meanings depending on context, making it difficult to pinpoint an exact equivalent in certain phrases.)
To furnish or make available something that is needed or wanted to someone or something.
| present_participle | simple_past | simple_present |
|---|---|---|
| providing | provided | provides |
- The school aims to provide quality education for all its students. — This means the school will make quality education available.
- We need to provide clear instructions before they start the task. — This implies giving or supplying necessary information.
- The new regulations will provide greater protection for consumers. — This indicates that the regulations will make protection available.
register: formal