PROVIDE FOR Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

provide (for)

verb

Definition of provide (for)

as in to allow (for)

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions

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as in to keep

to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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And on bikes no-one sane would ever consider banging around a racetrack on.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
The Teller's wedding no-show still comes a surprise, considering Keleigh has been friends with Taylor for well over a decade.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of consider

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This version from Quince has a separate compartment for a laptop, as well as two separate sections to keep the remaining belongings organized.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Beyond their cool-girl air, the shoes offer plenty of support and cushioning thanks to their plush insoles that keep your arches comfortable for hours of strutting.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Definition of keep

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During a 2019-20 artist residency with New York City’s Department of Records and Information Services, Weist mined municipal archives for records revealing how city government had defined, supported and monitored past artists.

— Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Developed by L3Harris Technologies under the Combat Mission Systems Support framework, the system will be operated by the command's Space Delta 3 (DEL 3) – Space Electromagnetic Warfare, with acquisition and sustainment supported by System Delta 89.

— David Szondy July 06, New Atlas, 7 July 2026

Definition of support

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Those resources include avenues to help seniors maintain regular exercise, ongoing positive social connections, appropriate living situations, transportation and more.

— Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
The business in question is stealing Georgia’s nightclub idea, though Charlie maintains that’s not what’s happening because his club won’t have any bowling.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026

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