supply — to provide or give something that is needed or wanted
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to provide or give something that is needed or wanted
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈplaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My mom supplies me with endless nagging and unlimited love.
- The vending machine supplies snacks 24/7, unlike my motivation.
- The teacher asked us to bring art supplies for tomorrow's class.
supply
VERB[/səˈplaɪ/]
to provide or give something that is needed or wanted
The charity supplied food and water to the villagers.
The school stored emergency supplies and could supply students when needed. (SUPPLY ≈ SUPPLIES → supplies are things ready to be supplied)
The farmers supplied seeds, applied fertilizer, and multiplied their harvest.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'supplier' meaning 'to fill up or complete,' derived from Latin 'supplere' (sub- 'up' + plere 'to fill'). The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
sup- (sub-, meaning 'up/under') + -ply (plere, meaning 'to fill') = supply (to fill up, provide)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom supplies me with endless nagging and unlimited love.”
“The vending machine supplies snacks 24/7, unlike my motivation.”
“The teacher asked us to bring art supplies for tomorrow's class.”
“Netflix supplies endless entertainment for my procrastination.”
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