Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Give or supply something to someone, ensuring they have what they need.
Provide
/prəˈvaɪd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
You are provided with the needful implement - a book, sir?'Telmen, standing across the table, provides the distraction.The crowds provide great cover.
Etymology:
Late Middle English: from Latin providere, from pro- before + videre to see. Originally meaning to prepare or to foresee.
Usage Statistics:
354 mentions per 1 million words 
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