provide
UK[prəˈvaɪd]US[prəˈvaɪd]
v
To make something available for someone to use; to supply.
v
To state that something will or must happen, especially as part of a law or agreement.
Morpheme Breakdown
pro
vide
pro
forward
vide
see
Etymology
The verb "provide" originates from the Latin prōvidēre, meaning "to foresee, attend to, make provision for." This is a compound of the prefix prō- ("forward") and the verb vidēre ("to see"). The literal sense is "to see ahead" or "to foresee," which logically evolved into the act of making preparations for future needs. Over time, the emphasis shifted from the mental act of foresight to the practical action of supplying what is foreseen as necessary. This semantic journey from vision to provision illustrates how a concrete visual metaphor transformed into an abstract concept of making something available.
Analysis
Structure: pro (forward) + vide (see)
- pro: A Latin prefix meaning "forward," "forth," or "for."
- vide: From the Latin verb vidēre, meaning "to see."
Examples
The company will provide all necessary training materials.
The contract provides for a review after one year.
Can you provide evidence to support your claim?