She told the shop assistant that she wanted to complain about the cardigan she had bought. protest = say or do something to show that you strongly disagree with something: ‘The crowds were protesting against the government’s purchase of nuclear weapons.’ complain = say that you are annoyed or unhappy about something: ‘He’s always complaining about the weather.’ ‘If you think you’ve been overcharged, you should complain to the manager.’ provide 1
My job provides me the opportunity to meet new people every day.
My job provides me with the opportunity to meet new people every day. provide sb with sth: ‘Money from the aid programme will be used to provide the farmers with better tools.’ 2
The government does not provide enough food to the population.
The government does not provide enough food for the population. I was very pleased with the room you provided to me.
I was very pleased with the room you provided for me. provide sth for sb/sth: ‘The hotel also provides facilities for business meetings ‘and conferences.’ 3
In my view, a father should provide his family.
In my view, a father should provide for his family. provide for sb = support someone by paying for all their food, clothes etc: ‘How can you provide for your children when you don’t have a job?’ publicity I think governments should ban the publicity of tobacco.
I think governments should ban the advertising of tobacco. If something is given publicity, there is an attempt to inform the public about it: ‘Scandals involving prominent politicians always receive widespread publicity.’ Advertising is the activity of trying to persuade people to buy something: ‘The big software companies spend millions each year on advertising.’
