Kilo Lingo

provide

/prəˈvaɪd/

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Translation

To give someone something they need or want.

Word origin

From Latin providere, meaning to foresee or look after, from pro (ahead) and videre (to see).

Origin
Latin
Root
providere
English cognates
provision, provident

Grammar

Verb typeregular (provide, provides, provided)

Examples

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"Provide" means to give people what they need.

breakfast .

"Provides" is the form used with he, she, or it.

meal trip.

"Provided" is the past form of "provide".

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This word is part of lesson 9.