third-person singular verb
It gives or supplies something that someone needs or wants.
The company provides free training for employees.
This website provides useful information about travel.
American English
How to pronounce provides
verbB1Very common word
pʰruhVAIDZ
/pʰɹəˈvaɪdz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of provide
It gives or supplies something that someone needs or wants.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
It supports someone by paying for the things they need.
She provides for her children by working two jobs.
He provides for himself by saving money for retirement.
Good to know
This meaning is usually used with for: provide for someone.
Useful expressions
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.
Related words & forms
The past forms are provided, not providded. Before -ing, drop the final e: providing.