Provide against

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verb

To make plans or take actions to prevent something bad from happening.

Insurance can help provide against unexpected medical costs.
Visual representation of "provide against" - To make plans or take actions to prevent something bad from happening

Often appears as...

  • provide against risk
  • provide against damage
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Unexpected Situations

Use 'provide against' when discussing planning for situations that are not likely, but possible.

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By saving money regularly, you provide against future financial difficulties.
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Proactive Measures

'Provide against' implies action before a potential problem occurs, not after.

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Vaccinations help to provide against the spread of infectious diseases.
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Not Always Physical

'Provide against' can refer to non-physical preparations, like financial or legal ones.

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Her will provided against any disputes over her estate.
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