What is the meaning of supplying?

noun

• The activity of supplying or providing something.
  • synonyms: provision, supply

verb

• Give something useful or necessary to.
  • usage: "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
  • synonyms: supply, provide, render, furnish
• Circulate or distribute or equip with.
  • usage: "issue a new uniform to the children"; "supply blankets for the beds"
  • synonyms: issue, supply
• Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance.
  • usage: "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
  • synonyms: provide, supply, ply, cater
• State or say further.
  • usage: "`It doesn't matter,' he supplied"
  • synonyms: add, append, supply