supply a with b — to provide someone or something (A) with something needed (B)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to provide someone or something (A) with something needed (B)
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈplaɪ eɪ wɪð biː/
Example Sentences
- The vending machine supplies hungry students with overpriced snacks and existential dread.
- Netflix supplies binge-watchers with endless content and the ability to avoid real-life responsibilities.
- The government supplies citizens with public services funded by taxes.
supply a with b
NOUN[/səˈplaɪ eɪ wɪð biː/]
to provide someone or something (A) with something needed (B)
💡 Concept
to provide someone or something (A) with something needed (B)
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/səˈplaɪ eɪ wɪð biː/
🇬🇧 UK/səˈplaɪ eɪ wɪð biː/
🌳Etymology
Rootsupply
🎵Rhyme
applyreplyimply
apply
reply
imply
🔗Collocations
supply students with textbooks
supply troops with ammunition
supply customers with information
supply hospitals with equipment
supply workers with tools
supply homes with electricity
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The vending machine supplies hungry students with overpriced snacks and existential dread.”
😄 Fun example
“Netflix supplies binge-watchers with endless content and the ability to avoid real-life responsibilities.”
“The government supplies citizens with public services funded by taxes.”
😄 Fun example
“This app supplies users with daily motivation quotes and weekly reality checks.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
provide A with Bfurnish A with Bequip A with Boffer A to B
Antonyms
deprive A of Bwithhold B from A
Related
distributedeliverallocateprovision
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