provide

S2 W1

BrE /prəˈvaɪd/ AmE /prəˈvaɪd/

verb en → es

past provided pp provided ing providing

1 SUPPLY [transitive] B1

to give something to someone or provide it for them, especially regularly or as part of a job

proporcionar, proveer, suministrar

  • provide somebody with sth
  • provide something for somebody

Collocations provide food and shelter · provide medical care

  • The government provides free healthcare to all citizens.

    El gobierno proporciona atención médica gratuita a todos los ciudadanos.

2 FUND [transitive] B2

to give money or other resources for something, especially as part of your job

financiar, patrocinar, proveer de fondos

  • provide sth for somebody/something

Collocations provide funding for a project · provide financial support

  • The company provides substantial funding for research and development.

    La empresa proporciona financiamiento sustancial para investigación y desarrollo.

1 MAKE AVAILABLE [transitive] B1

to make something available or accessible to someone, especially regularly or as part of a job

hacer disponible, proporcionar, proveer

  • provide sth for somebody

Collocations provide access to information · provide opportunities for learning

  • The library provides access to a wide range of online resources.

    La biblioteca proporciona acceso a una amplia gama de recursos en línea.

2 GUARANTEE [transitive] B2

to make sure that something is available or will happen, especially as part of your job

garantizar, asegurar, proporcionar

  • provide sth for somebody

Collocations provide security for a building · provide protection against something

  • The company provides security services to businesses in the area.

    La empresa proporciona servicios de seguridad a las empresas en la zona.