Provider
prəˈvaɪdə(r)
Definitions
A person or organization that supplies something, typically a service or product.
prəˈvaɪdə(r)
A person or thing that provides something needed or wanted.
The insurance provider covers most of the medical costs.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who gives you something you need – like a doctor who provides medical care, or a company that provides internet service. They're the 'provider'!
👶 For kids: Someone or something that gives you what you need, like food or help.
More Examples
She is the sole provider for her family.
The company is a leading provider of cloud services.
How It's Used
"The healthcare provider offered several treatment options."
"The loan provider approved her application."
"The primary provider of food in the region is the local farmers."
Idioms & expressions
sole provider
The only person or entity that provides for someone or something.
"As a single parent, she is the sole provider for her children."
From Middle English providere, from Latin prōvidere ('to foresee, provide'), from prō ('before, forth') + vidēre ('to see').
The term 'provider' has been used since the 14th century, evolving from its roots in the act of preparing and supplying goods or services, initially often related to the preparation of food.
Memory tip
Think of the 'pro' - someone who 'provides'.
Word Origin
"To foresee; To provide"