provided
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.gave someone something they needed or wanted.
v.the past tense of provide, meaning to have made something available or to have equipped someone with a necessary resource.
Simple“The hotel provided us with fresh towels every morning of our stay.”
In context“The local government provided emergency funding to the small businesses that were most affected by the sudden flood damage.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'with' when followed by the object being given.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
conj.used to say that something will happen only if another thing happens first.
conj.introduces a condition or stipulation that must be met for a statement to be true or for an action to occur.
Simple“You can borrow my car provided you fill the tank with petrol before you return it.”
In context“The merger will proceed as planned, provided that the regulatory board approves the final environmental impact report by the end of the quarter.”
UsageCan be used with or without 'that' (provided that) with no change in meaning.
PitfallI will go provided that if you come too. I will go provided that you come too.Do not use 'if' immediately after 'provided that' as they both serve the same conditional purpose.
Usage provided two · provided additional · provided evidence