Három tipikus hibára szeretnénk felhívni a figyelmet ezzel a nagyon gyakori igével kapcsolatban:
HIBÁS: My job provides me the opportunity to meet new people every day.
HELYES: My job provides me with the opportunity to meet new people every day.
HIBÁS: The government does not provide enough food to the population.
HELYES: The government does not provide enough food for the population.
HIBÁS: In my view, a father should provide his family.
HELYES: In my view, a father should provide for his family.