Synonyms for

Providing

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

Definition

To supply or make available something that is needed.

Synonyms & similar words

leave offer supply bringhomethebacon cater putup ply allowfor furnish allow provide render supplying giving furnishing equipping granting affording yielding donating presenting bestowing contributing serving catering accommodating proffering rendering offering enabling facilitating

Synonyms by register

Formal

supplying furnishing equipping bestowing

Informal

giving handing out hooking up lending

Literary

bestowing granting affording

Antonyms

withholding keeping denying refusing retaining depriving

Common collocations

  • providing for
  • providing services
  • providing information
  • providing assistance
  • providing a service
  • providing support
  • providing data
  • providing evidence

Word family

noun provision
verb provide
adjective provided
adverb provisionally

Usage note

The word 'providing' is often used in formal contexts to indicate the act of supplying something. Be mindful of its common collocation 'providing for,' which typically means supporting someone financially.

Example sentences

  1. My mom is providing me with lunch for school today.
  2. The restaurant is providing free dessert to their customers.
  3. The store is providing a discount on all items today.
  4. The company is providing training to their employees.
  5. The hotel is providing shuttle service to the airport.

Quotes

  • Providing for one's family is a good and fulfilling thing to do. - Kofi Annan
  • Providing food and clean water is a basic human right. - Jenna Morasca
  • Providing for the needs of children is not just their parents' responsibility but a collective responsibility. - Gbenga Akinnagbe

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