provvede

Provvede is the third person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb provvedere. The verb means to provide, supply, arrange, or ensure that something is taken care of. It is used when someone takes the necessary steps to meet a need, guarantee resources, or oversee a task. Common conjugations include IO provvedo, TU provvedi, LUI/ELLA provvede, NOI provvediamo, VOI provvedete, LORO provvedono.

Provvedere is frequently used with the preposition a, followed by an infinitive or a noun, to indicate what is being arranged or taken care of. For example: la ditta provvede al pagamento dei salari (the company provides for the payment of salaries); il comune provvede al rifornimento idrico (the municipality arranges the water supply); l’azienda provvede ai dettagli dell’organizzazione (the company takes care of the organizational details). In many contexts, provvede can stand alone with a general sense of “taking care of it,” as in chi si occupa di questo compito provvede a fare tutto.

Etymology and related terms: provvedere derives from Latin providentia/providere, related to words such as provvedimento (a measure or ruling), provvidenza (providence), and prevedere (to foresee). The forms reflect the broader family of verbs centered on providing, arranging, or ensuring outcomes. While provvedere and prevedere share roots, loro meanings diverge in everyday usage: provvedere emphasizes action to fulfill a need, whereas prevedere concerns foresight and planning.