supplies

[səplˈaɪz] /sə-ˈplī How to pronounce supply (audio)/ (ame, mw)

supplies — verb

  • suppliespresent simple I / you / we / they
  • supplieses3rd person singular
  • suppliesing-ing form
  • suppliesedpast simple

1. to give people or places the things they need, or to make enough of something av

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to give people or places the things they need, or to make enough of something available for their use over time.

例句

The farm supplies fresh eggs to three small shops in town.

supplies + something + to + someone

Each welcome bag supplies visitors with a map and a bus card.

supplies + someone + with + something

同義詞
  • provide

    the broad everyday verb; supplies often suggests a practical or regular need

  • furnish

    more formal, especially in contracts or official writing

  • stock

    focuses on keeping a place filled with goods rather than simply giving them

反義詞
  • withhold

    to refuse to give something that is needed

  • deprive

    to leave someone without something necessary

文法句型

supplies + something + to + someone/somewhere

supplies + someone + with + something

supplies + enough + noun + for + need

用法筆記

The most common patterns are supplies someone with something and supplies something to someone or somewhere. It can also describe a source that covers a need, as in supplies enough money for books.

常見錯誤

❌The farm supplies three shops fresh eggs.
✅The farm supplies fresh eggs to three shops.
💡This pattern normally uses 'to' before the person or place receiving the thing.
❌The bag supplies visitors a map.
✅The bag supplies visitors with a map.
💡When the person comes first, use 'with' before the item provided.

supplies — noun