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Pick the synonym that matches the object: supply for goods, furnish or present for formal writing, and grant or confer when authority or official approval is involved.",[140,143,146],{"q":141,"a":142},"What is the most formal or academic synonym for provide?","It depends on the sense, but confer, furnish, and present are the most formal options in common use. Confer is especially formal when something is officially granted, while furnish and present suit academic or business writing.",{"q":144,"a":145},"What is a stronger or milder alternative to provide?","A milder alternative is offer, which suggests availability without a strong obligation. Stronger options include equip, arm, or endow, which imply giving someone specific resources, advantages, or capabilities.",{"q":147,"a":148},"Is provide always interchangeable with supply?","No. Supply is often better for goods, materials, or data, while provide is broader and works in more situations. Provide also sounds a little more general and flexible when the exact thing being given is not the main focus.",1790472037285]