provide用于表示不是出于主动慷慨之意地为人或物提供需要或有用的东西，仅仅是出于某种责任。用法搭配有provide sb with sth （提供某人某物）；provide sth for sb（提供某事给某人）。

用法例句

1、provide sb with sth 提供某人某物

Sheep provide us with wool.

羊供给我们羊毛。

2、provide sth for sb 提供某事给某人

The Act provides that only the parents of a child have a responsibility for that child's financial support.

法令规定只有孩子的父母才有责任为孩子提供经济支持。

3、provide against 准备以防（不测）发生

Health insurance will provide against loss of income if you become ill.

4、provide for 为…提供，准备以防…

Without work,how can I provide for my children?