Synonyms for

Feed

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

Definition

to give food to someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

prey tip feedin run feast course eat give provender fertilise fee fertilize starve bung flow nourish sustain provide supply fuel furnish serve graze forage eat snack munch devour consume gorge

Synonyms by register

Formal

nourish supply provide furnish

Informal

give food to give grub chow down munch

Literary

sustenance provender nourishment

Antonyms

starve fast abstain deprive withhold deny

Common collocations

  • feed the cat
  • feed the baby
  • feed the meter
  • feed the animals
  • feed the dog
  • feed the birds
  • feed the hungry

Word family

noun feed
verb feed
adjective feedable

Usage note

The verb 'feed' can refer to providing food for humans or animals, or to supplying something necessary. Be mindful of context, as 'feed' can also be used informally to mean 'to eat'.

Example sentences

  1. She needs to feed the baby every two hours.
  2. The farmer feeds his chickens in the morning.
  3. I'm going to feed the ducks at the pond.
  4. We need to feed the guests at the party.
  5. The zookeeper feeds the animals every day.

Quotes

  • Food is not just fuel, it's information. It talks to your DNA and tells it what to do. - Dr. Mark Hyman
  • I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants. - A. Whitney Brown
  • Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates

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