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Definition of purvey

purvey

/pərˈveɪ/
pur · vey
Adjective:purveyable
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Past Simple:purveyed
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Past Participle:purveyed
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Present Participle:purveying
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purvey Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To provide or supply food, drink, or other goods as one's business.

Example

"The historic market stalls purvey everything from artisan cheeses to freshly baked sourdough bread."

2

To spread or promote a particular view, idea, or rumor.

Example

"The tabloid was criticized for continuing to purvey sensationalist gossip as verified news."

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• Rhymes for purvey

• Nearby Words

pursuer
pursuit
purus
purvey
purveyor
purview
pus

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-Norman French purveier, from Latin providere ('to foresee, provide for'), making it a doublet of 'provide'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Purvey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/purvey
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