Provide for and Provide with

[murli_18@yahoo.com]

Dear Teacher,

Kindly tell me how and when to use "provide with" and "provide for"?

Please explain me in sentences. Sadly my queries are partly met with answers. I know your workload is understandable.

Thank you,

Murli

 

[Casiopea]

[1] provide or furnish with;
"We provided the room with an electrical heater"
[syn: supply, render, furnish]

[2] provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance;
"The hostess provided lunch for all the guests" [syn: supply, ply, cater]

[3] determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation;
"The Constitution provides for the right to free speech"

[5] make a possibility or provide opportunity for;
"This procedure provides for lots of leeway" [syn: leave, allow for, allow]

[6] supply means of subsistence; earn a living;
"He provides for his large family by working three jobs"
[syn: bring home the bacon]

[7] take measures in preparation for;
"provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship"

Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University

 

[murli_18@yahoo.com]

Thank You Very Much - Provide for and Provide with

Dear Teacher,

Thank You Very Much for your quick and detailed reply. I think I hurt you. I am so sorry. Please forgive me.

Thank you once again,

Murli

 

[Casiopea]

Re: Thank You Very Much - Provide for and Provide with

You're welcome. Your question neither bothered me nor hurt me. ;-)

Correction

Please explain it to me in sentences.

I know your workload is considerable.