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

By proactively building resilient supply networks rather than solely optimizing for short-term cost reduction, innovators can position themselves for greater success in the years ahead. — Dennis Calvert, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

In some places, including Europe, that supply had been central to keeping planes in the air. — Justin Worland, Time, 31 July 2026

Verb

Ukraine accuses Wildberries of supplying goods that can be used by the Russian military. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Russia may also have enhanced the effectiveness of Iranian drones by supplying a more advanced satellite navigation system. — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 30 July 2026