Synonyms for

Fed

Verb / fed / Another word for fed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have given food to someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

feed feedin prey federal fertilize flow eat federalreserve feast fed fertilise federalreservesystem frs give run federalofficial course starve nourished sustained supplied grazed chowed dined furnished catered fostered breastfed nurtured served satiated satisfied sufficed stuffed

Synonyms by register

Formal

nourished sustained satisfied

Informal

full stuffed satiated

Literary

replete gratified

Antonyms

hungry starving famished needy deprived unfed

Common collocations

  • fed up
  • fed the dog
  • fed the cat
  • fed the baby
  • fed the animals
  • fed a fire
  • fed the meter

Word family

noun feed
verb feed

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'feed'. Often used in the phrasal verb 'fed up' to mean annoyed or bored.

Example sentences

  1. I fed the baby her bottle.
  2. The farmer fed the chickens.
  3. She fed her dog a treat.
  4. The zookeeper fed the elephants.
  5. He fed the fish in the pond.

Quotes

  • I'm hungry. Can I be fed now? - Jarod Kintz
  • I fed my ego, but it didn't grow. - Unknown
  • Love cannot survive on leftovers. It must be fed fresh ingredients that are replenished regularly. - Unknown

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