American English
/pʰɹəˈvaɪd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to give or supply something that someone needs or wants
Practice out loudto give or supply something that someone needs or wants
The hotel provides guests with free Wi-Fi.
This program provides support for new parents.
provide information · provide support · provide services · provide access
provide someone with something
provide something for someone
to support someone by paying for the things they need
She works two jobs to provide for her children.
He saves money to provide for himself in retirement.
This meaning is usually used with for: provide for someone.
provide for your family · provide for your children
provide for someone
provide for yourself
to give someone something they need or can use
The school provides students with laptops.
to support someone financially
He works hard to provide for his family.
The past forms are provided, not providded. Before -ing, drop the final e: providing.