Meaning
to give or provide something needed, often in large quantities or on a regular basis
Primary Function
indicates regular or large-scale provision
Communicative Purpose
to discuss distribution, logistics, or resourcing
Pattern
supply; with
Core Structure
supply; with
Função primária
indicates regular or large-scale provision
Propósito comunicativo
to discuss distribution, logistics, or resourcing
Situações de gatilho
business operations, military, charity reports
Contextos
professional, technical
Padrão
supply; with
Estrutura central
supply; with
Slots de substituição
[customers] with [products]; [army] with [weapons]
Colocados típicos
- regularly
- adequately
- fully
- continue to supply
- be supplied with
Substituições comuns
- provide with
- furnish with
- equip with
Erros comuns
using *supply someone something (occasionally used but better with ‘with’); using *supply for
Similar / contraste
provide with, furnish with, cater to
Interferências
similar to ‘provide with’, learners may drop ‘with’
Família do chunk
- provide with
- equip with
- furnish with
- outfit with
Nuance
‘supply with’ often implies ongoing or professional provision; ‘provide with’ is more general
Efeito pragmático
businesslike, efficient
Dica de memória
The factory supplies retailers with electronic parts.
Nota
This chunk is used to describe the act of providing something regularly or in large quantities, often in professional or technical contexts.
Upgrade path
use ‘outfit with’ or ‘equip with’ for tools/resources
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