Antonyms for provisioning

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : pruh-vizh-uhn

Phonetic Transcription : prəˈvɪʒ ən

Definition of provisioning

Origin : late 14c., "a providing beforehand, action of arranging in advance" (originally in reference to ecclesiastical appointments made before the position was vacant), from Old French provision "precaution, care" (early 14c.), from Latin provisionem (nominative provisio) "a foreseeing, foresight, preparation, prevention," noun of action from past participle stem of providere "look ahead" (see provide). Meaning "something provided" is attested from late 15c.; specific sense of "supply of food" is from c.1600.

As in equipment : noun supplies, gear for activity
As in keep : verb tend; provide for
As in outfit : verb clothe, equip
As in provide : verb supply, support
As in replenish : verb fill, stock
As in rig : verb outfit, supply
As in serve : verb aid, help; supply
As in stock : verb supply with merchandise
As in supply : verb furnish, provide, give a resource
As in cater : verb provide, help
As in feed : verb give nourishment; augment
As in furnish : verb decorate, supply

Example sentences :

It should be observed that the work does not merely treat of the provisioning of a great city.
Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola

The difficulties in the way of provisioning the army were great.
Extract from : « At Aboukir and Acre » by George Alfred Henty

The provisioning of the great house was the work of the Lardner, Fr.
Extract from : « The Romance of Names » by Ernest Weekley

Now came the important work of provisioning their ark of safety.
Extract from : « Adrift in a Boat » by W.H.G. Kingston

We were, however, detained for several days refitting and provisioning the ship.
Extract from : « Peter Trawl » by W. H. G. Kingston

It is needless to recount all the details of the building and provisioning of this raft.
Extract from : « Jarwin and Cuffy » by R.M. Ballantyne

The sailors are pumping, and the stewards are provisioning the boats.
Extract from : « The Search for the Silver City » by James Otis

Already the work of provisioning and fitting the vessel was in progress.
Extract from : « Boy Scouts in the North Sea » by G. Harvey Ralphson

In the matter of provisioning, equipment, and way of travelling, I made some alteration.
Extract from : « Spinifex and Sand » by David W Carnegie

What efforts have been made to open up other roads for provisioning the army?
Extract from : « On the Trail of Grant and Lee » by Frederick Trevor Hill

Synonyms for provisioning

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