Synonyms for

Supplier

Verb / sʌˈplaɪɜ: / Another word for supplier — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or company that provides goods or services to a business or individual.

Synonyms & similar words

provider provider vendor seller distributor source dealer trader merchant deliverer procurer agent handler stockist wholesaler shipper exporter importer manufacturer producer maker

Synonyms by register

Formal

provider vendor source purveyor

Informal

dealer giver stockist

Literary

purveyor purveyor of goods

Antonyms

customer buyer consumer client purchaser recipient

Common collocations

  • key supplier
  • main supplier
  • sole supplier
  • reliable supplier
  • major supplier
  • trusted supplier
  • supplier chain
  • supplier agreement

Word family

noun supplier
verb supply
adjective supplying
adverb suppliably

Usage note

A 'supplier' provides goods or services, while a 'customer' or 'client' receives them. It's important to distinguish between the two roles in business contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The supplier brought food to the restaurant.
  2. The supplier delivered the new chairs to the office.
  3. The supplier provided the school with textbooks.
  4. The supplier sold the company new computers.
  5. The supplier shipped the clothes to the store.

Quotes

  • We must have a reliable supplier of quality materials.
  • A good supplier is essential for any business to thrive.
  • The supplier is the backbone of any supply chain.

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