Provide
/prəˈvaɪd/noun
To make available for use; supply.
Did you know?In medieval times, to 'provide' meant to foresee and prepare, linking it to prophetic abilities and the power of intention.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pro-
“forward, in favor of”
Latin
Latin
providere
“to see ahead, foresee, prepare”
Old French
Old French
providere
“to provide for, prepare”
Middle English
Middle English
providen
“to foresee, supply”
Modern English
English
provide
“to supply or make available”