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supplying

Pronunciation: [səˈplaɪɪŋ]

Word

Context: “providing goods or services”

(verb) to give or provide something that is needed or wanted. Imagine when you give your friend a toy because they don't have one; you are supplying that toy to them.

Example

The store is supplying fresh fruit to the local community every week.

Example

The company is not supplying any new products this month.

Example

What are you supplying to help your school project?

Context: “support or resources”

(verb) to provide enough money, materials, or support for something to happen. If you bring pencils to class, you are supplying what your classmates need for their work.

Example

They are supplying the materials needed for the science fair.

Example

He is not supplying any help for the event, which makes it harder.

Example

Who is supplying the funds for the school trip?

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