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provides

v.
A2 Elementary US //pɹəˈvaɪdz// UK //pɹəvˈaɪdz// pro·vides

v. to give something to someone or make it available for them to use. It is a common way to say someone supplies what is needed.

v. to supply or make available for use; to yield or afford a specified result or condition.


SIMPLE

The hotel provides clean towels for every guest.

CONTEXTUAL

The local library provides free internet access to all residents who have a valid membership card.

COMPLEX

The newly published report provides a comprehensive overview of the economic factors that contributed to the recent market volatility.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes the preposition 'with' when the recipient is the direct object ('provides them with food').

Pitfall

The company provides to us a car.The company provides us with a car.When the recipient follows the verb directly, use 'with' before the thing being given.

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