Purveying: meaning, definitions and examples

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purveying

 

[ pərˈveɪ.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business supply

Purveying refers to the act of supplying or providing goods, particularly food or services, to others. It often involves a business or individual who sources or produces these goods and distributes them to customers. This word is commonly used in the context of various industries, including hospitality and catering. The term suggests a responsibility for quality and selection in the provided goods.

Synonyms

distributing, providing, supplying

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant specializes in purveying fresh seafood.
  • They are known for purveying organic produce.
  • The company is purveying artisanal cheeses to gourmet shops.

Translations

Translations of the word "purveying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fornecimento

🇮🇳 विक्रय

🇩🇪 Lieferung

🇮🇩 penyediaan

🇺🇦 постачання

🇵🇱 dostarczanie

🇯🇵 供給する

🇫🇷 fourniture

🇪🇸 suministro

🇹🇷 tedarik

🇰🇷 공급

🇸🇦 توفير

🇨🇿 dodávání

🇸🇰 dodávanie

🇨🇳 供应

🇸🇮 oskrba

🇮🇸 veiting

🇰🇿 жеткізу

🇬🇪 მომარაგება

🇦🇿 təchizat

🇲🇽 suministro

Etymology

The term 'purveying' originates from the Middle English word 'purveien,' which itself comes from the Old French 'purveier,' meaning 'to provide' or 'to furnish.' The root of these terms can be traced back to the Latin 'providere,' which means 'to foresee' or 'to provide for.' Over time, the usage of 'purveying' has evolved, particularly in the context of supplying essential goods, especially in a commercial setting. Its association with quality and reliability has made it a significant term in the food and service industries. This evolution highlights the importance of sourcing and delivering goods that meet customer expectations and industry standards.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,312, 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.