B2verbworkmoney
US/səˈplaɪ/
UK/səˈplaɪ/
to give or sell something that people need, often regularly or in large amounts
More often (noun): an amount of something that is available to use
In context
A local farm supplies the restaurant with fresh vegetables every morning.
The new dam will supply water to more than a million people.
The firm was chosen to supply laptops to all public schools in the province.
Words that go with supply
verb + preposition
- supply withgive someone what they needThe farm supplies local restaurants with fresh vegetables.
- supply togive or sell something to a person or placeThe factory supplies parts to several car makers.
verb + noun
- supply electricityprovide electric powerA new plant will supply electricity to the whole region.
- supply waterprovide water for people to useThe river supplies water to millions of people.
- supply goodsprovide products to shops or customersThe company supplies goods to supermarkets across the country.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They supply us fresh vegetables.Correct: They supply us with fresh vegetables.