Synonyms of supply

supply 1 of 2

noun

as in inventory

the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time

the supply of parents willing to coach youth soccer seems to be shrinking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventory
• repertoire
• pool
• stock
• reservoir
• budget
• fund
• source
• resource
• force
• reserve
• replacement
• hoard
• cache
• stockpile
• renewal
• refill
• purse
• fountain
• pot
• mine
• spring
• nest egg
• well
• wellspring
• kitty

supply

2 of 2

verb

sə-ˈplī 

1

as in to equip

to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity

be sure to pack your own towels in case the hostel doesn't supply them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equip
• furnish
• provision
• rig
• prepare
• outfit
• fit (out)
• gird
• present
• kit (up or out)
• store
• stock
• accoutre
• portion
• dispense
• arm
• contribute
• distribute
• donate
• deal (out)
• fortify
• hand out
• bestow
• dole out
• allocate
• give
• apportion
• parcel (out)
• prorate
• allot
• mete (out)
• assign
• refit
• reequip
• refurnish
• reoutfit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deprive
• strip
• divest
• dispossess

2

as in to provide

to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption

the stable will supply safety helmets, but we need to bring our own riding boots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provide
• give
• hand
• furnish
• feed
• deliver
• distribute
• hand over
• dispense
• portion
• deal (out)
• allocate
• administer
• ply (with)
• apportion
• transfer
• assign
• cede
• dole out
• parcel (out)
• prorate
• deed
• mete (out)
• make over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hold (back)
• keep (back)
• retain
• maintain
• preserve
• withhold
• reserve
• save
• conserve
• keep up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supply

Noun

Researchers at Fudan University in China have bypassed onboard storage entirely by turning the ground beneath the machine into a power supply. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

Many Ebola treatment centers in North Kivu are struggling with shortages of health workers and supplies, contributing to more deaths among patients, the World Health Organization has said. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Verb

At least 75 percent of Earth's mass appears to come from two young planets, known as protoplanets, that grew large by gathering pebbles, while planetesimals supplied up to 25 percent, the study found. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Germany has been one of the most ardent supporters of Ukraine since the early days of the Russian invasion, supplying both military and financial aid. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026