1. to supply or provide something, especially food or provisions
Usage: formal
2. to spread or promote ideas, information, or rumors
Usage: formal

Examples

• The company purveys organic vegetables to local restaurants.
• This shop purveys fine wines from around the world.
• The website purveys false information about health remedies.
• She purveys gossip throughout the office.
• The merchant purveys goods to remote villages.
• The magazine purveys celebrity rumors to eager readers.