supply supply /səˈplaɪ/

noun

1. () An amount of something available for use  ( supply )
   an amount of something available for use
   
2. () Offering goods and services for sale  ( supply )
   offering goods and services for sale
     The supply of clean water is essential for human survival.
   The supply of clean water is essential for human survival.
   
3. () The activity of supplying or providing something  ( supplying , supply , provision )
   the activity of supplying or providing something
     The government made provision for free healthcare for the elderly.
   The government made provision for free healthcare for the elderly.
   

verb

1. () Give something useful or necessary to  ( render , furnish , supply , provide )
   give something useful or necessary to
    We provided the room with an electrical heater
   We provided the room with an electrical heater
   
2. () Circulate, distribute or equip with  ( supply , issue )
   circulate, distribute or equip with
    Issue a new uniform to the children
   issue a new uniform to the children
    Supply blankets for the beds
   supply blankets for the beds
   
3. () Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance  ( ply , supply , cater , provide )
   give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
    The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
   The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
   
4. () State or say further  ( append , supply , add )
   state or say further
    It doesn't matter,' he supplied
   It doesn't matter,' he supplied