The verb provide takes two objects, and they can go in either order. The second one usually takes a preposition, and the first one never does. The preposition depends on the order. Can you …

The verb provide has two different subcategorisation frames: provide something [ to somebody] provide somebody with something; In the first, the material provided is the object, in the …

provide (something) to (someone/something) For example, The umbrellas provide shade for the guests. He provided drugs to the prisoners. In both of these examples, one could have …

Mar 28, 2019 · Provide certainly has a meaning of "hand over" or "give to," so I can't see how it can be ungrammatical to use a "to" preposition in phrases using "provide." You can also …

Mar 29, 2017 · provide (Collins COBUILD English Usage) 'provide with'* To provide something that someone needs or wants means to give it to them or make it available to them. You say …

Dec 7, 2018 · Since no one else seems inclined to give you a hint about what's wrong with both of the options you provide, let me point out that a native English speaker or writer would be very …

Feb 24, 2018 · Please provide the documents, and Please provide me with the documents are both correct. (But Please provide me the documents is NOT correct). In the first instance the …

Sep 6, 2009 · My question: are the following sentences grammatically correct? 1. Thank you for the document (that) you provided. 2. Thank you for the document (that) you provided me. 3. …

Oct 7, 2005 · - We will provide all conference participants with a name badge and a glossy brochure. - Try office 231. They'll provide you with the form you need. Some examples of the …

All three are actually correct in English usage, ambiguous as that seems. No matter how you word it, the thing you are providing is the actual, functional direct object, while the person or thing …