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Used with verbs:
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They failed to provide a safe environment."
(failed, tried)
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They can provide a good living."
(can, cannot, be + able to, be + unable to)
Used with nouns:
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My cousin provided me with housing."
(housing, funding, transportation)
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She provided the food for camping."
(food, equipment, refreshments)
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They provide instruction at school."
(instruction, training, education, opportunities)
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Can you provide some proof?"
(proof, evidence, references, details, information, answers)
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We provide many services at our spa."
(services, treatments)
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The trees provide shelter."
(shelter, protection, shade, cover)
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We provided them with decent compensation."
(compensation, incentives, accommodations)
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The window provided a view of the sea."
(view)
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The country provided freedom."
(freedom)
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I tried to provide some advice."
(advice, leadership, support)
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Can you provide a reason?"
(reason, receipt, clue, example, alibi, explanation, alternative, solution)
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She provided testimony at the trial."
(testimony)
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They provide insurance for employees."
(insurance, coverage, security)
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Dogs provide enjoyment for their owners."
(enjoyment, companionship)
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The fire provided warmth."
(warmth, heat, light, comfort)
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We provided a description to the police."
(description, statement)
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The business provided me a good living."
(living, income)
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The power plant provides energy to the city."
(energy, electricity)
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He always provides me with good input."
(input, feedback, criticism)
Used with adverbs:
"
She kindly provided warm blankets to the cold children."
(kindly)
Used with prepositions:
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I cannot provide for my family."
(for)
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We provide food to homeless shelters."
(to)
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The teachers provided the students with school supplies."
(with)
