versorgen
Translation
to provide, to supply, to take care of, to look after
Examples
Die Eltern versorgen ihre Kinder.
The parents take care of their children.
Das Rote Kreuz versorgt die Opfer mit Essen.
The Red Cross supplies the victims with food.
Er muss eine große Familie versorgen.
He has to provide for a large family.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to supply sb. with sth. The Red Cross supplies the victims with food.
((sb.)) to take care of sb. The parents take care of their children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to supply, to provide, to maintain; Antonyms: to neglect
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (for, completion) and 'sorgen' (to care, to worry). It means 'to care for completely'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as 'for' and 'sorgen' as 'caring'. So, 'versorgen' is 'to care for' someone or 'to provide for' them.