Synonyms for

Provider

Verb / prʌˈvaɪdɜ: / Another word for provider — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or company that provides something, especially a service or information.

Synonyms & similar words

supplier supplier source giver donor contributor bestower grantor furnisher dispenser agent dealer distributor merchant vendor trader business company firm organization enterprise

Synonyms by register

Formal

supplier furnisher vendor source

Informal

giver source supplyer

Literary

fountainhead wellspring

Antonyms

consumer recipient user client beneficiary taker receiver

Common collocations

  • service provider
  • internet provider
  • healthcare provider
  • sole provider
  • main provider
  • energy provider
  • content provider
  • data provider

Word family

noun provider
verb provide
adjective providing
adverb provided

Usage note

Often used in the context of services or goods. 'Provider' can refer to an organization or an individual.

Example sentences

  1. The daycare provider takes care of the children while their parents are at work.
  2. My phone provider offers unlimited data.
  3. The library is a provider of books.
  4. The grocery store is a provider of food.
  5. The hospital is a provider of medical care.

Quotes

  • A provider is someone who gives you what you need. - Unknown
  • A provider is a person who makes sure you have what you need to grow. - Unknown
  • A good provider is someone who takes care of you and makes sure you are safe and happy. - Unknown

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