Purvey: meaning, definitions and examples

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purvey

 

[ pษ™rหˆvฤ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

supply goods

To purvey means to supply or provide goods, services, or information, especially in a business context. This term often pertains to the action of catering or offering something that meets the needs of others. The act of purveying can involve procurement, distribution, or sale of products. It suggests a level of responsibility in ensuring quality and availability to meet consumer demand.

Synonyms

deliver, furnish, provide, supply.

Examples of usage

  • The company purveys high-quality organic produce.
  • They purvey a variety of gourmet foods to local restaurants.
  • She has a business that purveys handmade crafts online.

Translations

Translations of the word "purvey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fornecer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคพเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช liefern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyediakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั‚ะฐั‡ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostarczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพ›็ตฆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fournir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suministrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saฤŸlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ธ‰ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆููŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zajistit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poskytovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆไพ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zagotoviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™min etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ proporcionar

Etymology

The word 'purvey' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'pourveier', which means 'to provide', and from Latin 'providere', meaning 'to foresee, provide'. The transition from Latin to French and then to English illustrates the evolution of the term in relation to the act of provisioning and supplying. Historically, purveyors played a crucial role in the supply chain, especially in medieval times, where they were responsible for providing food, materials, and equipment, ensuring communities could meet their needs. As the language evolved, the term retained its connotation of providing essential goods and services. Today, 'purvey' is often associated with businesses that offer specific or niche products, reflecting the shift in usage from historical contexts to modern commercial applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,229, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.