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一. take measures in preparation forWzH中文字网
e.g. provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise shipWzH中文字网
二. determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulationWzH中文字网
e.g. The will provides that each child should receive half of the money
The Constitution provides for the right to free speechWzH中文字网
三. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenanceWzH中文字网
e.g. The hostess provided lunch for all the guestsWzH中文字网
Synonym: supplyplycaterWzH中文字网
四. supply means of subsistence
earn a livingWzH中文字网
e.g. He provides for his large family by working three jobs
Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the baconWzH中文字网
Synonym: bring home the baconWzH中文字网
五. give something useful or necessary toWzH中文字网
e.g. We provided the room with an electrical heaterWzH中文字网
Synonym: supplyrenderfurnishWzH中文字网
六. mount or put upWzH中文字网
e.g. put up a good fight
offer resistanceWzH中文字网
Synonym: put upofferWzH中文字网
七. make a possibility or provide opportunity for
permit to be attainable or cause to remainWzH中文字网
e.g. This leaves no room for improvement
The evidence allows only one conclusion
allow for mistakes
leave lots of time for the trip
This procedure provides for lots of leewayWzH中文字网
Synonym: leaveallow forallowWzH中文字网