Definition of provide for

provide forphrasal verb

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The phrase "provide for" in its modern meaning has its roots in Old English, where it was spelled as "cræfian," which translated to "create" or "make." However, by the Middle English era (1100-1500), the meaning of the word had evolved to encompass actions beyond just creation. "Providen" became the new Middle English term for this connotation, which meant "supply" or "preparation." The word evolved further in the Early Modern English period (1500-1800) to "provide," which also directly fed into its modern interpretation. In this phase, "provide" gained the meaning of "make arrangements beforehand" or "anticipate a future need." It was used in both the active and passive voices, with phrases such as "he providers" and "they were provided for." By the period's end, the phrase "provide for" had solidified its meaning as "prepare for the needs of" or "supply the needs of," which continues to this day in English.

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to make preparations to deal with something that might happen in the future

chuẩn bị để đối phó với điều gì đó có thể xảy ra trong tương lai

Example:
  • The original system did not provide for this sudden increase in demand.

    Hệ thống ban đầu không đáp ứng được nhu cầu tăng đột ngột này.

to make it possible for something to be done

để làm cho điều gì đó có thể được thực hiện

Example:
  • The legislation provides for the detention of suspected terrorists for up to seven days.

    Bộ luật này quy định có thể giam giữ những nghi phạm khủng bố tới bảy ngày.