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Composed of the human radical 亻 and the phonetic element 共, the character "供" historically conveyed actions related to presenting or offering, particularly within ceremonial settings. Its semantic range broadened over time to include the general provision of materials or services, as seen in terms for supply and support. Subsequently, within legal frameworks, it developed the specialized sense of confessing or deposing, where an individual offers forth information. This evolution from ritual presentation to material provision and finally to informational disclosure demonstrates the character's adaptive capacity within the language.
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这家公司供我们使用电脑。
图书馆提供免费的WiFi。
这个花瓶是供在佛前的。
他必须供出自己的同伙。
市场供应充足的新鲜蔬菜。
他的证词对案件提供了关键线索。
这些数据仅供内部参考，不得外传。
犯罪嫌疑人终于如实供述了犯罪过程。