provide against
Look at other dictionaries:
provide against — pro ˈvide a ˌgainst [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they provide against he/she/it provides against present participle providing against … Useful english dictionary
provide against — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms provide against : present tense I/you/we/they provide against he/she/it provides against present participle providing against past tense provided against past participle provided against formal provide against … English dictionary
provide against sth — UK US provide against sth Phrasal Verb with provide({{}}/prəʊˈvaɪd/ US /prəˈvaɪd/ verb [T] FORMAL ► to make plans in order to deal with something unpleasant that may happen: »During the 12 month period in question, the consultancy firm either… … Financial and business terms
provide against — make preparations against … English contemporary dictionary
provide against something — proˈvide against sth derived (formal) to make preparations to deal with sth bad or unpleasant that might happen in the future Main entry: ↑providederived … Useful english dictionary
provide — pro‧vide [prəˈvaɪd] verb [transitive] 1. to give someone what they need, or to make sure they get it: • The World Bank is providing funding for the project. provide somebody with something • Our computerised information service can provide busy… … Financial and business terms
Provide — Pro*vide , v. i. 1. To procure supplies or means in advance; to take measures beforehand in view of an expected or a possible future need, especially a danger or an evil; followed by against or for; as, to provide against the inclemency of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
provide — pro|vide W1S1 [prəˈvaıd] v [T] [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: providere to see ahead, provide , from videre to see ] 1.) to give something to someone or make it available to them, because they need it or want it →↑provision ▪ Tea and biscuits … Dictionary of contemporary English
provide — pro|vide [ prə vaıd ] verb *** 1. ) transitive to give someone something that they want or need: Our office can provide information on the local area. A taxi service from the airport will be provided. provide someone with something: The book… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
provide for — Synonyms and related words: accommodate, accommodate with, admit, admit exceptions, afford, allow, allow for, angel, arrange for, attend to, baby sit, back, bankroll, capitalize, care for, chaperon, cherish, clear the decks, clothe, concede,… … Moby Thesaurus
