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provided

|pro-vid-ed|

B2

/prəˈvaɪdɪd/

(provide)

supply conditionally

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjective
provideprovidersprovidesprovidesprovidedprovidedprovidingprovisionproviderprovidedprovisional
Etymology
Etymology Information

'provide' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'providere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'videre' meant 'to see.'

Historical Evolution

'providere' transformed into the Old French word 'proveer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'provide' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to foresee or prepare for,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to supply or make available.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to supply or make available something needed or wanted.

The company provided the necessary resources for the project.

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Conjunction 1

on the condition that; if.

You can go to the party provided you finish your homework.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35