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provide to vs provide

The correct phrase is "provide." The addition of "to" after "provide" is unnecessary and incorrect in this context.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1134 views

provide to

This is not a correct construction in English.

The correct form is simply "provide." It is used when giving something to someone or making something available.
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  • FR: might be able to help provide - grammaire. FR: obligation to provide, to publish and to disseminate information - grammaire. FR: provide with - grammaire
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Alternatives:

  • provide for
  • supply
  • offer
  • give
  • furnish

provide

This is the correct form to use when giving something to someone or making something available.

Use "provide" when you are offering something or making it available to someone. It is a straightforward and commonly used verb.

Examples:

  • The company will provide training for all new employees.
  • The hotel will provide towels for the guests.
  • Please provide your contact information.
  • The school will provide lunch for the students.
  • The organization aims to provide clean water to remote villages.
  • 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:

  • provide for
  • supply
  • offer
  • give
  • furnish

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