Create and Provide

Create

Create verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

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Provide and create are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Provide" instead a verb "Create".

Provide verb - To put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption.

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Create and provide are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Create" instead a verb "Provide".

fire	create fire	provide fire
kind	create kind	provide kind
image	create image	provide image
sort	create sort	provide sort
Other words: effect, way, atmosphere, story, food, effects, music, distraction, version, items.

He sends his thugs to protect the establishments he takes protection money from, even from threats that he didn't create or provide the weapons for.

Source: Anti Villain / New Media
It's also possible to create a vassal republic under a feudal king by granting a duchy to the mayor of a town within it, a move that will typically provide a nice boost in your tax income.

Source: Video Game / Crusader Kings
In Steven Universe, none of the Crystal Gems need to eat because their gems create their bodies and provide them with energy.

Source: Eating Optional

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