The verb provide has two different subcategorisation frames: provide something [ to somebody] provide somebody with something In the first, the material provided is the object, in the second the recipient is the object. Both are valid, and both are in common use. The difference between them is the with phrase, which must be there to get meaning 2: if there is only one (direct) object, then ...
Provide can be either transitive or intransitive. All of your sentences above appear correct (as provide can take both a direct and an indirect object, and the "with" may be implied, as in your 2nd sentence). 1 [ trans. ] make available for use; supply : these clubs provide a much appreciated service for this area. ( provide someone with) equip or supply someone with (something useful or ...
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In other words, these are questions of coherent and natural-sounding phrasing, rather than strictly grammar, I believe. "Provide for the common good" is an example of "provide" without an A and a B, by the way. You can "provide for" something, or "provision" something, or "provide" something to someone.
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Could you please advise; which of the following is correct: 1. Please ensure to provide Dan and me with your report by XX. 2. Please ensure to provide Dan and me your report by XX. Many thanks
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"Provide me with" or "Provide me" [Topic phrase added to post. DonnyB - moderator] Which one is correct?