Cases of word usage

1) to provide food for an event (cater)

2) an author's (ability to provide a) description of a character or through her or his actions, words, personality and other typical features so that the reader, viewer etc can identify her or him clearly (characterization)

3) (of evidence) based on details that suggest something strongly but do not provide direct proof (circumstantial)

4) the power, energy, from the movement of electrons and protons, as obtained from an electric generator, battery etc and used to provide heat, light, work motors etc (electricity)

5) to give money etc to provide a regular income for (e.g. a college) (endow)

6) the management of (especially public) money; to provide money for (an expedition, business, scheme etc) (finance)

7) to provide facts to support (a claim, statement, charge etc) (substantiate)

8) to provide (seats etc) with padding, springs, covering material etc (upholster)

9) to show or provide the truth, justice, validity etc of (something that has been attacked or disputed) (vindicate)