verb

proveer

provide

Dar o llevar lo que hace falta para una persona, un lugar o una actividad.

Word: proveer

Meaning:
"Proveer" is a Spanish verb that means to provide, to supply, or to furnish something to someone, usually something necessary or useful.


Explanation:

  • Proveer refers to the action of supplying or making something available. For example, a company might "proveer alimentos" (provide food) or a person might "proveer información" (provide information).
  • It is commonly used in contexts such as commerce, logistics, and services, where goods or resources are given to meet a need.

Parts:

  • The verb comes from Latin providere, which means "to foresee" or "to provide for."
  • It is a regular verb in Spanish and conjugates as a -er verb.
  • It shares roots with related terms like provisión (provision) and providencia (providence).

Synonyms:

  • suministrar (to supply)
  • abastecer (to supply or stock)
  • facilitar (to facilitate or provide)
  • entregar (to deliver)

Antonyms:

  • impedir (to impede, prevent)
  • negar (to deny)
  • rechazar (to reject)

Summary:

"Proveer" means to provide or supply someone with something necessary or desired. It is an essential verb in contexts involving delivery, support, and making resources available.

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Examples

Nuestra empresa provee soluciones tecnológicas.verb

Our company provides technological solutions.

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