supplied
English meaning: Supplied
Definition
To provide (something), to make (something) available for use.
Example
“to supply money for the war”
Another example: “Each new recruit was supplied with a uniform and basic kit.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Past tense/participle of 'supply', to provide or make available ('supplied the troops', 'as supplied'). Neutral to formal; common in commerce, logistics and instructions. Often paired with 'with'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From the verb 'supply', from Latin 'supplere' 'to fill up' (sub- + plere 'to fill'); via Old French; 14th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- supplied with
- supplied free
- newly supplied
- supplied by
- amply supplied
Word Forms
supply (v); supplied; supplying; supply (n); supplier (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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