provider (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈvaɪdər/

Definition

A person or thing that supplies or makes something available.

Examples

• She works as a healthcare provider in a local clinic.

• The company has been a leading provider of financial services for over a decade.

• He is the sole provider for his family.

How to Use provider

provider of (prepositional phrase)

Indicates what is being supplied or made available. — "He is a trusted provider of legal advice."

Synonyms of provider

Words with a similar meaning to provider:

• supplier
• vendor
• source
• contributor

Antonyms of provider

Words with the opposite meaning to provider:

• consumer
• recipient

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