Purvey
Verb
Definition: To provide or supply (usually food or provisions) for use or consumption.
Synonyms: Supply, Furnish, Provision
Antonyms: Withhold, Deprive
Examples:
- The restaurant purveys fresh seafood daily.
- He purveyed goods to the local market.
Mnemonics:
- Think of a chef purveying ingredients for a meal.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English 'purveien', from Old French 'porveoir' and Latin 'providēre', meaning "to foresee, provide".
Historical Usage:The word has been used since Middle English and has retained its meaning of providing or supplying.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Purveyor of fine goods"
Explanation:Someone who provides or supplies high-quality products.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'purvey' with 'purchase'.
Explanation:While both words are related to acquiring goods, 'purvey' specifically refers to the act of providing or supplying, while 'purchase' refers to acquiring something by paying for it.