Verb
1. provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance;
"The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"2. apply oneself diligently;
"Ply one's trade"3. travel a route regularly;
"Ships ply the waters near the coast"4. wield vigorously;
"ply an axe"5. use diligently;
"ply your wits!"