Provide

Pronunciation: /prəˈvaɪd/

Definitions of provide

verb to supply or make available (something that is needed or wanted)

Example Sentences

A1 Supermarkets provide a variety of fruits and vegetables.

A2 Online platforms provide easy access to information.

B1 The government should provide more support for small businesses.

B2 Universities often provide students with internship opportunities.

C1 The company aims to provide top-notch customer service.

C2 The organization strives to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

Examples of provide in a Sentence

formal The company aims to provide high-quality customer service to all clients.

informal I can provide you with some tips on how to improve your cooking skills.

slang I'll provide you with the deets on what happened at the party last night.

figurative Music can provide comfort to the soul during difficult times.

Grammatical Forms of provide

• past tense: provided
• plural: provides
• comparative: more provided
• superlative: most provided
• present tense: provide
• future tense: will provide
• perfect tense: have provided
• continuous tense: providing
• singular: provides
• positive degree: provide
• infinitive: to provide
• gerund: providing
• participle: provided

Origin and Evolution of provide

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'provide' originated from the Latin word 'providere', which is a combination of 'pro-' (before) and 'videre' (to see).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'provide' has evolved to encompass the meaning of supplying or making available something that is needed, as well as making preparations for the future.