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provision

The word “provision” has 3 syllables: pro-vi-sion

It's pronounced as /prəˈvɪʒən/

What is synonym and antonym for provision?

In the thesaurus, “provision” has 123 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for provision along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for provision

Antonyms for provision

  • bane
  • deprive
  • dispossess
  • divest
  • poison
  • strip
  • toxin
  • venom

Meanings of provision

  • noun
    1. An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
    2. The act of providing, or making previous preparation.
    3. Money set aside for a future event.
    4. A liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions.
    5. A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
    6. Regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.
    7. A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.
  • verb
    1. To supply with provisions.
    2. To supply (a user) with an account, resources, etc. so that they can use a system.

Example Sentences

  • The contract includes a provision for early termination.
  • The government ensured the provision of clean drinking water.
  • A special provision was added to protect workers’ rights.
  • The provision of medical supplies is critical during emergencies.
  • They made a provision for unexpected expenses in the budget.

On this page you'll find 131 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to provision, such as: accouter, accoutre, aliment, allocate, allot, apportion, arm.

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