Supply

/səˈplaɪ/ verb

Definition

To supply means to provide something that is needed or wanted. It often refers to giving goods, resources, or services to people or places.

Etymology

From Old French 'souplir' and Latin 'supplere' meaning 'to fill up, make full'. Over time, the word shifted from the idea of filling a lack to the broader idea of providing what is needed.

Kelly Says

In economics, 'supply' is half of the famous pair 'supply and demand'. Your everyday choices—like buying snacks or streaming a show—quietly shape the supplies companies decide to produce.

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