feed
1 of 2verb/fid/
Forms:feeds,feeding,fed,fed
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to give food to a person or an animal
A2transitive- During our camping trip, we were warned not to feed the wild animals.
- I am feeding the cat while you're preparing dinner.
- Please remember to feed the fish while I'm away on vacation.
- The farmer gets up at dawn to feed the cows.
- They fed the chickens before going to school yesterday.
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(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food
- The kitten fed eagerly from the bowl of milk.
- The lambs fed in the field alongside their mothers.
- The puppy fed from its dish, wagging its tail happily.
- The baby fed quietly, soothed by the gentle rocking.
- The calves fed near the barn in the early morning.
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to place or supply something in a continuous or repetitive manner
transitive- She fed the paper into the printer, watching it print page after page.
- The machine fed the materials into the shredder one by one.
- The conveyor belt fed the items to the assembly line at a steady pace.
- The worker fed the logs into the sawmill for processing.
- The technician fed the cables into the machine to complete the setup.
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to supply enough food to meet the needs of someone or something
transitive- The volunteers helped feed the refugees during the crisis.
- The charity worked tirelessly to feed the homeless in the community.
- They feed the stray cats in their neighborhood every evening.
- The school cafeteria is responsible for feeding hundreds of students each day.
- The farmer worked hard to feed his livestock during the harsh winter.
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to provide or supply something with the necessary material, resources, or energy to function
transitive- The power plant feeds the city with electricity every day.
- The generator fed the building with power during the blackout.
- The water pump feeds the irrigation system to nourish the crops.
- The factory feeds the assembly line with raw materials for production.
- The computer feeds the server with data for processing.
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to provide food to someone or something, offering nourishment
- He fed the baby his bottle, calming her down.
- The chef fed the guests a gourmet meal at the banquet.
- He fed the horse some hay before getting on for a ride.
- He fed the rabbits fresh vegetables from the garden every day.
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to provide support or encouragement
transitive- His kind words fed her confidence and motivated her to keep going.
- The teacher’s praise fed the students' desire to improve.
- She fed her friend's determination with positive reinforcement during tough times.
- The success of the first project fed the company's drive to take on more challenges.
- His belief in her abilities fed her ambition to achieve her goals.
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to fulfill or meet a need, desire, or craving
transitive- The success of the project fed his need for recognition.
- The compliments from her friends fed her confidence.
- The book fed his hunger for knowledge about history.
- The meal fed their appetite for hearty, home-cooked food.
- The movie fed his love for drama and suspense.
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to take advantage of something or someone for personal gain
- He fed on the fears of others, profiting from their desperation.
- The company fed off the workers’ overtime, paying them less than they deserved.
- Some corporations feed off the environment, exploiting natural resources for profit.
- Certain companies feed off public health crises, selling overpriced medical supplies.
- The scam artist fed on the elderly, convincing them to invest in fraudulent schemes.
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to be directed or guided toward a particular place, purpose, or outcome
- The river fed into the lake, creating a beautiful reservoir.
- All the ideas fed into the project, shaping its final design.
- The energy from the sun feeds into the solar panels, powering the house.
- The team's efforts fed into the success of the campaign.
- The data fed into the analysis, allowing for more accurate predictions.
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to provide nutrients or fertilizer to a plant to help it grow
transitive- She fed the garden with rich compost to encourage healthy growth.
- He fed the plants with a special fertilizer to improve their bloom.
- The farmer fed his crops with organic matter to enhance the soil.
- The greenhouse plants were fed regularly to keep them thriving.
- In spring, they fed the flower beds with a slow-release fertilizer.
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(gaming) to die repeatedly in a game, usually helping the enemy team by giving them points or advantages
- Stop feeding — you're throwing!
- He kept feeding the enemy with bad moves.
- Don't feed them, they're getting too strong.
- She got frustrated and started feeding.
- He was feeding so much that they lost the match.