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90+ Words that rhyme with provide

Provide is a 2-syllable word with 90 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are divide, aside, collide. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of provide

verb
  1. give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
  2. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
  3. determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation; "The will provides that each child should receive half of the money"; "The Constitution provides for the right to free speech"

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Examples of "provide" in lyrics

See how provide is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Out to burn, rackin paints by the sack to provide"
    Artifacts — Return to Da Wrongside
  • "He's in a bind, he has to provide"
    Asher Roth f/ Miguel — His Dream
  • "They call us useless eaters for whom the Earth cannot provide"
    Assassin and Poor Righteous Teachers — Wake Up! (Reveillez-Vous !)

What do these rhymes mean?

aside
on or to one side; "step aside"; "stood aside to let him pass"; "threw the book aside
chide
censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
collide
be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash" cause to collide
divide
a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) a ridge of land that
ride
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "provide" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like divide, aside, collide create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "provide" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with provide?
Words that rhyme with provide include: divide, aside, collide, ride, chide, side, bide, abide, bride, allied, and 80 more.
How many syllables does provide have?
Provide has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with provide?
There are 90 words that rhyme with provide: 90 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for provide in a song?
The strongest rhymes for provide in songwriting are divide, aside, collide. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with provide?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with provide include divide, aside, collide, ride, chide. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ride, chide; 1-syllable: divide, aside; 2-syllable: subdivide, alongside. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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