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Provide

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