provide

provide
provide [prə vīd′, prōvīd′]
vt.
provided, providing [ME providen < L providere < pro-, PRO-2 + videre, to see: see VISION]
1. Now Rare to get ready beforehand
2. to make available; supply
3. to supply (someone) with something
4. to state as a condition; stipulate
vi.
1. to prepare (for or against some probable or possible situation, occurrence, etc.)
2. to make a condition; stipulate
3. to furnish the means of support: usually with for
provider
n.

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