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supplying

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //səˈpɫaɪɪŋ// UK //səplˈaɪɪŋ// sup·ply·ing

v. to provide or give someone something they need, like food, information, or equipment. It often describes a business or person giving things to a large group over time.

v. to provide, deliver, or make available a required stock of goods, information, or services. Transitive; typically implies a continuous or large-scale provision rather than a one-time gift.


SIMPLE

The local farm is supplying us with fresh vegetables.

CONTEXTUAL

The company is currently supplying medical equipment to several hospitals across the northern region.

COMPLEX

By supplying the necessary raw materials at a discounted rate, the government hopes to stimulate growth in the local manufacturing sector during the upcoming fiscal year.

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The verb is transitive and often follows the pattern 'supply someone with something' or 'supply something to someone'.

Pitfall

They are supplying to us food.They are supplying us with food.When the recipient follows the verb directly, use 'with' before the item being provided.

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