provide這個英文單詞，可作及物動詞，又可做不及物動詞。它的含義有「提供、規定、準備、撫養」等。
1.提供、供應
句型有：
provide sth for/to sb
provide sb with sth
The well can provide fresh water for the villagers.
The police man provides the childwith some helps.
2.規定
provide後接that從句，從句中可用shall,should等，不能用will,would。
The school provides that the students should be not late for school.
The law provides that we are not allowed to cheat.
3.準備
provide常與for、against 等介詞搭配使用。
My brother provides for the test.
Lily provides against the hurt.
4.撫養
provide 後加for……
She must provide for her little son.
Tony provides for the three babies.
5.provided可作連接詞， provided ...或provided that ... 「規定或以……作條件」，可等同於「if...」。
I will choose it provided (that) you will choose it.
I will play the guitar for you provided (that) you will buy a new guitar.
句中if不可以用provided替換,但通常用provided的場合，可以用if。
如果能了解provide動詞的這些含義和用法，我們將對這個單詞不會感到陌生和害怕。