Provide
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Contextual Use
Use 'provide' to describe offering what is necessary or helpful in a situation. The NGO provides food and shelter to those affected by the disaster.
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Not Exchange
'Provide' implies giving without necessarily expecting something in return, unlike 'sell'. The library provides free access to books and computers.
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Assurance
Using 'provide' suggests reliability and assurance that needs will be met. Parents work hard to provide a good education for their children.