to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
provide something Please provide the following information.
The exhibition provides an opportunity for local artists to show their work.
She did not provide any evidence to substantiate the claims.
The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care.
Please answer questions in the space provided.
Refreshments will be provided.
provide something for somebody We are here to provide a service for the public.
provide somebody with something We are here to provide the public with a service
He provided us with a lot of useful information.
provide something to somebody We provide financial support to low-income families.
to state that something will or must happen
The final section provides that any work produced for the company is thereafter owned by the company.