provide for

verb

provided for; providing for; provides for

1

: to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future

The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.

The law provides for the appointment of a new official.

2

: to supply what is needed for (something or someone)

It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family.

They agreed to provide for the child's education.

Examples of provide for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When Latif’s wife dies, he’s immediately forced to tamp down on the instincts that have provided for his family and wade unsteady into a world of bottles, transport, and dinner time. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Knowing his days are numbered, Vince robs banks to provide for his wife and young child. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

In ecosystems, one organism’s leftovers routinely provide for another’s needs. — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

For instance, paying off the advance in 45 days instead of nine months may not change or reduce the cost of capital unless the agreement provides for an early-payment discount or other adjustment. — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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