What does provvedere in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word provvedere in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use provvedere in Italian.

The word provvedere in Italian means provide, supply, prepare, equip oneself, procure, provide for. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word provvedere

provide, supply

verbo intransitivo (procurare oggetti)

Quel negozio provvede all'arredamento di tutto il paese.
That store supplies the entire city with furniture.

prepare

verbo intransitivo (prendere provvedimenti)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Provvederò a farli punire.
I'll see to having them punished.

equip oneself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (dotarsi, munirsi)

Per quella ferrata devi provvederti di scarpe con una buona presa.
You have to equip yourself with shoes with good traction for that hike.

procure

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (fornire, procacciare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Lascia che sia lui a provvedere le vettovaglie.
Leave him to procure the provisions.

provide for

(finance, also materially)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Provvederò ai tuoi figli quando tu non ci sarai più.
They arranged for reinforcements to be sent.

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