provide for

provide for
1) PHRASAL VERB If you provide for someone, you support them financially and make sure that they have the things that they need.

[V P n] Elaine wouldn't let him provide for her...

[V P n] Her father always ensured she was well provided for.

2) PHRASAL VERB If you provide for something that might happen or that might need to be done, you make arrangements to deal with it.

[V P n] James had provided for just such an emergency.

3) PHRASAL VERB If a law or agreement provides for something, it makes it possible. [FORMAL]

[V P n] The bill also provides for the automatic review by the appeal court of all death sentences.


English dictionary. 2008.

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