This is the 14011th most frequent Spanish word.
suplir
"Suplir" means "to supply, provide, or replace."
In this sentence, 'suplir' is used to mean 'supply' or 'provide' to compensate for a deficiency.
La organización decidió suplir la falta de recursos mediante donaciones.
The organization decided to supply the lack of resources through donations.
Here, 'suplir' refers to 'substitute' or 'cover for' someone's absence in their role.
El maestro tuvo que suplir la ausencia del profesor principal.
The teacher had to substitute for the absence of the main professor.
In this example, 'suplir' is used to mean 'fulfill' or 'meet' needs or requirements.