Hyphenation of provides

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word provides? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

pro-vides

Definitions of provides:

1.
Give something useful or necessary to
We provided the room with an electrical heater
2.
Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
3.
Determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
The will provides that each child should receive half of the money The Constitution provides for the right to free speech
4.
Mount or put up
Put up a good fight Offer resistance
5.
Make a possibility or provide opportunity for
Permit to be attainable or cause to remain This leaves no room for improvement The evidence allows only one conclusion Allow for mistakes Leave lots of time for the trip This procedure provides for lots of leeway
6.
Supply means of subsistence
Earn a living He provides for his large family by working three jobs Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon
7.
Take measures in preparation for
Provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship

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