What is another word for providing a living?
Pronunciation: [pɹəvˈa͡ɪdɪŋ ɐ lˈɪvɪŋ] (IPA) 
Providing a living is a term used to describe earning money or income needed to sustain oneself or others. There are several synonyms or alternative phrases that can be used to describe this process. One such term is "supporting oneself," which implies the ability to finance one's own life expenses. "Sustaining a livelihood" is another phrase that can be used to describe earning a living. "Breadwinning" refers to the traditional role of a man as the breadwinner for the family. "Making ends meet" is a commonly used idiom that means earning enough income to cover one's expenses. All of these synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe the process of earning an income to sustain oneself or others.
