1. (

• provision ,
• supply ,
• supplying

) the activity of supplying or providing something ;

1. (

• supply ,
• provide ,
• render ,
• furnish

) give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater" ;

2. (

• issue ,
• supply

) circulate or distribute or equip with; "issue a new uniform to the children"; "supply blankets for the beds" ;

3. (

• provide ,
• supply ,
• ply ,
• cater

) give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests" ;

4. (

• add ,
• append ,
• supply

) state or say further; "`It doesn't matter,' he supplied" ;