Definition

To provide or supply something, especially food or goods, to others.

Example

The company purveys fresh produce to local restaurants.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the new café that purveys organic coffee?

Yeah, I read about it online! It sounds amazing.

I think we should check it out this weekend.

Definitely! I'd love to try their pastries too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Purvey → It is formed from "pur-" (meaning forward) and "veier" (from Old French *veier*, meaning to see or to provide). The word "purvey" means to provide or supply something, often in advance.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'seeing' ('veier') what is needed and providing it 'forward' ('pur-') — that's why purvey means to supply or provide.

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