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• provide for (something) — 1. to allow something. The permit will provide for a 30 day hunt beginning in late November. 2. to take care of a need. After you cross the border you will have to provide for your own security. The shape of the tank is designed to provide for… …   New idioms dictionary

• provide for — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms provide for : present tense I/you/we/they provide for he/she/it provides for present participle providing for past tense provided for past participle provided for 1) provide for someone to look after someone… …   English dictionary

• 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)… …   English dictionary

• provide for sth — UK US provide for sth Phrasal Verb with provide({{}}/prəʊˈvaɪd/ US  /prəˈvaɪd/ verb [T] ► to have or make plans to deal with something that will or may happen in the future: »The plant will have an on site facility that provides for 25 years of… …   Financial and business terms

• look to something for (something) — look to (someone/something) for (something) to expect someone or something to provide information or help. They look to us for answers, but we have none …   New idioms dictionary

• look to someone for (something) — look to (someone/something) for (something) to expect someone or something to provide information or help. They look to us for answers, but we have none …   New idioms dictionary

• look to for (something) — look to (someone/something) for (something) to expect someone or something to provide information or help. They look to us for answers, but we have none …   New idioms dictionary

• cater for something — ˈcater for sb/sth derived to provide the things that a particular person or situation needs or wants • The class caters for all ability ranges. Main entry: ↑caterderived …   Useful english dictionary

• provide — pro|vide [ prə vaıd ] verb *** 1. ) transitive to give someone something that they want or need: Our office can provide information on the local area. A taxi service from the airport will be provided. provide someone with something: The book… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• provide — pro‧vide [prəˈvaɪd] verb [transitive] 1. to give someone what they need, or to make sure they get it: • The World Bank is providing funding for the project. provide somebody with something • Our computerised information service can provide busy… …   Financial and business terms