Pronunciation: /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

Definitions of provided

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

Example Sentences

A1 I provided my friend with a ride to the airport.

A2 She provided the necessary documents for the application.

B1 The company provided training for all new employees.

B2 The hotel provided complimentary breakfast for guests.

C1 The government provided funding for the research project.

C2 The organization provided support for the community initiative.

conjunction used to introduce a clause or sentence that gives the reason for the main clause

Example Sentences

A1 I will go to the party provided that you come with me.

A2 She will lend you her car provided you return it by tomorrow.

B1 You can use my laptop provided you don't spill anything on it.

B2 I will help you with your project provided that you give me credit for my work.

C1 The company will offer you a promotion provided you meet certain performance targets.

C2 I am willing to invest in your business provided that you can demonstrate a solid business plan.

Examples of provided in a Sentence

formal The company provided a detailed report on their financial performance.

informal She provided all the necessary information for the project.

slang I'll hook you up with the tickets, just make sure you provide the cash.

figurative His leadership provided a guiding light for the team during the crisis.

Grammatical Forms of provided

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

provided

infinitive

to provide

gerund

providing

participle

provided

Origin and Evolution of provided

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'provided' originated from the Latin word 'providere' which means 'to foresee, provide for'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'provided' has evolved to be used in English to indicate a condition or stipulation that must be met in order for something else to happen.