Proveer (en. Provide)

/pɾoˈβe.eɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Provide someone with what they need.

She offered to provide the food for the party.

Ella se ofreció a proveer la comida para la fiesta.

Supply resources or goods.

The company provides raw materials to other industries.

La empresa provee materias primas a otras industrias.

Ensure that something is available.

The government must provide basic services to the population.

El gobierno debe proveer servicios básicos a la población.

Equip with resources or support.

We try to provide medical care to those in need.

Nosotros intentamos proveer atención médica a los necesitados.

From Latin 'providere', meaning 'to foresee, to anticipate'.

provide resources

Supply the necessary elements for a purpose.

proveer recursos

provide security

Offer protection and safeguard.

proveer de seguridad

provide a service

Offer a function or activity to satisfy a need.

proveer un servicio

supply

Action of supplying.

suministro

supply

Provide what is necessary to those who demand it.

abastecer

assistance

Help or support provided to someone.

asistencia

Provide what is necessary in informal situations.

He always knows how to provide at any party.

Siempre sabe cómo proveer en cualquier fiesta.

Cover immediate needs.

I'm going to provide some beers for the meeting.

Voy a proveer unas birras para la reunión.