Synonyms for provide
Definitions
- v. 1
To furnish (with), cause to be present, supply.
- v. 2
To make a living; earn money for necessities.
It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.
- v. 3
To act to prepare for something.
provide against disaster.
- v. 4
To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.
The contract provides that the work be well done.
Forms
- Past participle
- provided
e.g. provided → given, offered, furnished, contributed…
Example sentences
- offer I am surprised that she refused such a good offer.
- maintain Algeria is determined to maintain its sovereignty.
- contribute How will this contribute to Algeria's development?
- furnish It will cost me a lot to furnish my new apartment.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| provide | steady | |
| offer | rising | |
| maintain | steady | |
| contribute | steady | |
| furnish | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- ply1
- 4 letters
- find1, give1
- 5 letters
- leave1, offer2, store1, allow2, stock1, treat1, yield1, equip2, cater2
- 6 letters
- supply2, afford2, render2, purvey2
- 7 letters
- produce2, require3, prepare2, arrange2, furnish2
- 8 letters
- maintain2
- 9 letters
- replenish3, stipulate3
- 10 letters
- contribute3, anticipate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (offer2 = 2 syllables).