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provides

The correct spelling is provides.

How to pronounce provides

/pɹəˈvaɪdz/
verb

IPA: /pɹəˈvaɪdz/

Say it like: Pro-vid-es

The correct spelling is provides. To make a living; earn money for necessities. For example: "It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Usage Examples

It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.

Provide against disaster.

I'll lend you the money, provided that you pay it back by Monday.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make a living; earn money for necessities.
  2. 2.To act to prepare for something.
  3. 3.To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.
  4. 4.To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.
  5. 5.To furnish (with), cause to be present.

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