The verb provide can be followed by the prepositions against, for and with.
The expression provide against means to prepare for a possible difficulty or disaster.
- Special provisions were made to provide against a potential earthquake.
The expression provide for has a similar meaning.
- They gathered many supplies to provide for an emergency.
For can also be used after the verb provide to introduce the person receiving what is provided. The pattern is provide + direct object + for + receiver(s).
- Aid organizations provided food and water for the victims of the earthquake.
With is used after the verb provide to introduce whatever is being provided. The pattern is provide + indirect object (receiver) + with + item(s) provided.
- Susan provided him with all of the information that he needed to write the report.
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