provide for
phrasal 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
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The changes came more than a week after a team of Egyptian negotiators flew to Israel in late April to hammer out some of the final details of a framework to provide for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for a pause in fighting and the return of Palestinian prisoners.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
The board responded that the law doesn’t provide for such a stay.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only.
—Michael J. Francis, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
Black Miami historian Nadege Green, said the community offered everything residents needed, providing for the first iteration of a robust live-work-play community.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Saw said another way to approach the reluctance among some could be to appeal to the importance of family in Asian American culture, stressing the benefits that mental health care can provide for such relationships.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The supply agreements provide for the full-scale adoption of Beyond Oil's product by one of the parent company's brands in Israel, which is one of the largest food chains in the world, now officially a customer.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
Advertisement After paying claims in full, the plan provides for supplemental interest payments to the extent that funds still remain.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
Current law allows 17-year-old citizens to pre-register for the next election but doesn't provide for primary voting.
—Victor Hagan, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
The board responded that the law doesn’t provide for such a stay.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only.
—Michael J. Francis, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
Black Miami historian Nadege Green, said the community offered everything residents needed, providing for the first iteration of a robust live-work-play community.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Saw said another way to approach the reluctance among some could be to appeal to the importance of family in Asian American culture, stressing the benefits that mental health care can provide for such relationships.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The supply agreements provide for the full-scale adoption of Beyond Oil's product by one of the parent company's brands in Israel, which is one of the largest food chains in the world, now officially a customer.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
Advertisement After paying claims in full, the plan provides for supplemental interest payments to the extent that funds still remain.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
Current law allows 17-year-old citizens to pre-register for the next election but doesn't provide for primary voting.
—Victor Hagan, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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