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provide

verb
  1. take measures in preparation for
    “provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship”
  2. determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
    “The will provides that each child should receive half of the money”
  3. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
    “The hostess provided lunch for all the guests”
    supply
  4. supply means of subsistence
    bring home the bacon
  5. give something useful or necessary to
    “We provided the room with an electrical heater”
    supply
  6. mount or put up
    offer
  7. make a possibility or provide opportunity for
    leave