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- pronunciation:
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plaI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
supplies, supplying, supplied |
definition 1: |
to provide.
The state supplied food to the homeless.- synonyms:
- furnish, provide
- similar words:
- afford, contribute, deliver, dish out, distribute, give, render, serve, stock
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definition 2: |
to provide what is wanted or needed (usually followed by "with").
The teacher supplied the students with pens and paper.- synonyms:
- furnish, provide
- similar words:
- accommodate, cater to, equip, outfit, provision, serve, stock
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related words: |
administer, carry, cater, fill, furnish, issue, produce, sell, spare |
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part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
supplies |
definition 1: |
the act of providing or supplying.
That department is in charge of supply.- synonyms:
- provision
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definition 2: |
an amount of something available for use; stock.
The supply of food was not enough for the whole month.- synonyms:
- stock, store
- similar words:
- reserve
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definition 3: |
(plural) materials kept for use as needed.
We packed supplies for our trip.
- synonyms:
- provisions
- similar words:
- hoard
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related words: |
accumulation, crop, order, tank |
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derivation: |
supplier (n.) |
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