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provide you vs provide for you

Both 'provide you' and 'provide for you' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Provide you' is used when the object being provided is directly stated. Meanwhile, 'provide for you' is used when the object is implied or when the provision is more general.
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provide you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the object being provided is directly stated. It is followed by the specific item or service that is being provided.

Examples:

  • I will provide you with the necessary information.
  • The company will provide you a new laptop.
  • She provided you a detailed explanation of the process.
  • Mar 16, 2018 ... Can you be with a man who won't provide you any financial security in the relationship? He won't support you financially. I ...
  • Jun 13, 2019 ... "We are unable to provide you with your Federal Income Tax Information. Double check the information you entered and try again or return to ...
  • Dec 27, 2020 ... Can you be with a man who won't provide you any financial security in the relationship? He won't support you financially.
  • Relationships never provide you with everything. They provide you with some things. You take all the things you want from a person - sexual chemistry, let's ...
  • Apr 5, 2023 ... "Provide you" or "Provide you with" ... which is it? ... I work for a company that responds to guest reviews for a large chain in the hospitality ...
  • What do you think will (or currently does) provide you the greatest pleasure in teaching? May 12, 2016 May 12, 2016. It's usually the little things that ...
  • Jul 17, 2014 ... "To provide you with the best possible service" is there a rule for whether or not I add the word with or is it a preference and the sentence works either way?
  • Jul 26, 2024 ... 126 likes, 3 comments - indahcoffee on July 26, 2024: "These kids here to provide you with sweet smiles, a laugh, and a cuppa joe.
  • Jan 29, 2024 ... Under the debt collection rule, debt collectors have to provide you with certain information about your debt, known as validation information.
  • Jul 14, 2018 ... My question is, does your company / organization provide you with wireless communications for your business needs? Does Your Company Provide You ...

Alternatives:

  • provide for you
  • supply you with
  • furnish you with
  • give you
  • offer you

provide for you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the object being provided is implied or when the provision is more general. It indicates that someone is taking care of your needs or requirements.

Examples:

  • I will provide for you while you recover from surgery.
  • The scholarship will provide for you during your studies.
  • The organization will provide for you in times of need.

Alternatives:

  • provide you
  • take care of you
  • look after you
  • support you
  • meet your needs

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