supply

/sə-ˈplī/

derivative of

noun

  1. the quantity or amount (as of a commodity) needed or available

  2. provisions, stores —usually used in plural

  3. a member of the clergy filling a vacant pulpit temporarily

beer was in short supply in that hot weather

verb

  1. to make available for use : provide

  2. to satisfy the needs or wishes of

  3. to provide for : satisfy

supplied the necessary funds