provider
One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistenceOne who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence.
» God is the best of providers.
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1 sensesOne who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence.
Versorger, Versorgerin, Anbieter
прова́йдерprovájdɛr, поставщи́кpostavščík, поставщи́цаpostavščíca
прова́йдерprovájder, постача́льникpostačálʹnyk, постача́льницяpostačálʹnycja
someone who provides the means for subsistence
Examples
30 sentencesGod is the best of providers.
My provider is unfortunately very expensive.
deMein Provider ist leider sehr teuer. — MisterTrouser
Our country needs more elder care providers.
Sami is the sole provider for the family.
Every Internet access provider must understand these regulations.
deJeder Internetdienstanbieter muss diese Vorschriften verstehen. — quicksanddiver
Translations
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Origin
From provide + -er. Since 15th century.From provide + -er. Since 15th century.
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Forms
plural: providersSynonyms
1 synonyms- someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity:supplier
Word family
15 related wordsSee also
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