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provide for
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provide for someone
to give someone the things they need to live. Former prisoners must learn to provide for themselves once they get out of jail. She's struggling to provide for her family and pay her bills.


provide for something
1. to allow something. The permit will provide for a 30-day hunt beginning in late November.
2. to take care of a need. After you cross the border you will have to provide for your own security. The shape of the tank is designed to provide for water circulation.

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