provide

verb8

1. •
   to give someone what is needed or wanted, such as food or a place to live

   • Don't bother bringing equipment, as we will provide it.
   • We aim to provide the local community with more green spaces.
2. •
   To furnish (with), cause to be present, supply.

   • Rome […] was generally well provided with corn. — 1727
3. •
   To make possible or attainable.

   • He provides us with an alternative option.
   • Plants provide (us) with the oxygen we breathe.
4. •
   To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.

   • The contract provides that the work be well done.
   • I'll lend you the money, provided that you pay it back by Monday.
5. •
   To make a living; earn money for necessities.

   • It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.
6. •
   To act to prepare for something.

   • provide against disaster.
7. •
   To appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See provisor.
8. •
   (no longer used) To foresee, to consider in advance.