Definition of provide

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Provide (v. i.) To procure supplies or means in advance; to take measures beforehand in view of an expected or a possible future need, especially a danger or an evil; -- followed by against or for; as, to provide against the inclemency of the weather; to provide for the education of a child..

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Haustellate :: Haustellate (a.) Provided with a haustellum, or sucking proboscis..
Stringer :: Stringer (n.) One who strings; one who makes or provides strings, especially for bows..
Find :: Find (v. t.) To provide for; to supply; to furnish; as, to find food for workemen; he finds his nephew in money..
Provide :: Provide (v. t.) To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate; as, the contract provides that the work be well done..
Tubular :: Tubular (a.) Having the form of a tube, or pipe; consisting of a pipe; fistular; as, a tubular snout; a tubular calyx. Also, containing, or provided with, tubes..
Commons :: Commons (n. pl.) Provisions; food; fare, -- as that provided at a common table in colleges and universities..
Mandibulated :: Mandibulated (a.) Provided with mandibles adapted for biting, as many insects..
Preambulary :: Preambulary (a.) Of or pertaining to a preamble; introductory; contained or provided for in a preamble.
So :: So (conj.) Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if.
Ventilate :: Ventilate (v. t.) To provide with a vent, or escape, for air, gas, etc.; as, to ventilate a mold, or a water-wheel bucket..
Forecast :: Forecast (v. t.) To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for..
Providence :: Providence (n.) The act of providing or preparing for future use or application; a making ready; preparation.
Vamp :: Vamp (v. t.) To provide, as a shoe, with new upper leather; hence, to piece, as any old thing, with a new part; to repair; to patch; -- often followed by up..
Stock :: Stock (n.) Supply provided; store; accumulation; especially, a merchant's or manufacturer's store of goods; as, to lay in a stock of provisions..
Fail :: Fail (v. i.) To be affected with want; to come short; to lack; to be deficient or unprovided; -- used with of.
Seine :: Seine (n.) A large net, one edge of which is provided with sinkers, and the other with floats. It hangs vertically in the water, and when its ends are brought together or drawn ashore incloses the fish..
Overruling :: Overruling (a.) Exerting controlling power; as, an overruling Providence..
Harpsichord :: Harpsichord (n.) A harp-shaped instrument of music set horizontally on legs, like the grand piano, with strings of wire, played by the fingers, by means of keys provided with quills, instead of hammers, for striking the strings. It is now superseded by the piano..
Chord :: Chord (v. t.) To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to tune.
Upholsterer :: Upholsterer (n.) One who provides hangings, coverings, cushions, curtains, and the like; one who upholsters..
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