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provide vs provide for

Both 'provide' and 'provide for' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Provide' is used when talking about giving something or making it available, while 'provide for' is used when talking about making provisions or arrangements for something.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 824 views

provide

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'provide' when you want to talk about giving something or making it available. It is often followed by the thing being given.

Examples:

The company will provide training for all new employees.
The school will provide lunch for the students.
She always provides excellent customer service.
The hotel provides free Wi-Fi for its guests.
The organization provides support for families in need.

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In this connection the Venice Committee could provide constitutional assistance.
The European Commission should provide more legal guidance on this matter.
EU common policies should provide opportunities for improved competitiveness through innovation.
Those investments could distort competition and provide undue advantages to certain undertakings.
Member States may provide for other discounts.
The Bank may provide for arbitration in any contract.
The application must provide detailed instructions for safe disposal.
Organizer and retailer must provide full and accurate information.
Intelligent transport and connectivity applications may also provide useful tools for enhanced security.
Responsible eco-innovation may provide valuable new opportunities for growth and jobs.
The European Commission cannot provide support without request.
Timely action can provide a successful conflict-prevention mechanism.
Please provide further comments if needed.
Competent authorities may in particular provide advice by establishing helpdesks.
Please provide a valid e-mail address.
Contracts provide reliable, monthly revenue streams.
Even smaller-scale projects could provide disproportionate benefits.
Chinatungsten Online can provide the product.
Chinatungsten provide tungsten alloy blank with density between 15-18.5 g/cm3.
Delegates had the opportunity to discuss and provide feedback.

Alternatives:

offer
supply
furnish
give
grant

provide for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'provide for' when you want to talk about making provisions or arrangements for something, especially in terms of meeting a need or requirement.

Examples:

The budget needs to provide for unexpected expenses.
As a parent, it is important to provide for your children's future.
The contract should provide for any potential disputes.
The law provides for equal rights for all citizens.
The company provides for employee benefits such as healthcare.

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The market sales intelligence they provide for your new car is priceless.
He will help provide for the baby.
Single mother desperate to provide for her family.
I will always provide for the family.
The fear of not knowing if you can provide for your family.
His two grandmothers helped provide for his family.
Whoever created this planet will provide for us.
Abstract management software must provide for these options.
Member States may provide for other discounts.
To provide for a broader annual review.
Security measures foreseen shall provide for evidence of an intervention.
Consequently, this Decision should provide for identification and labelling requirements.
The Bank may provide for arbitration in any contract.
This Regulation should provide for clear rules concerning informed consent in emergency situations.
Member States shall provide for an effective forced-return monitoring system.
Delivery contracts shall provide for beet collection places.
Delivery contracts shall provide for reception points for beet.
Trade protection instruments must provide for justice and equal opportunities.
The specific directives may provide for different arrangements.
Then must life experience provide for encountering situations of social inequality.

Alternatives:

make provisions for
arrange for
cater for
take care of
plan for

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