purvey
UK: pəˈveɪ | US: pərˈveɪ
vt. to supply or provide (food, provisions, etc.) as a service or business
vt. to spread or promote (an idea, rumor, etc.)
The word purvey entered Middle English from Anglo-French purveier, meaning "to provide" or "to foresee." It combines the idea of "seeing ahead" (vey) with a directional prefix (pur-), originally implying foresight in preparation. Over time, it shifted from literal provisioning (e.g., food) to broader supply roles and even figurative "spreading" of information.
The company purveys organic groceries to local markets.
Medieval kings relied on officers to purvey food for their armies.
Tabloids often purvey sensationalist stories.
She purveyed handmade crafts at the fair.
The merchant purveyed spices from distant lands.