Synonyms for

Feeds

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

Definition

Feeds means giving food to someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

prey feedin run feast feed course eat give provender fertilise fertilize starve flow nourishes sustains supplies cater fosters fattens nurtures raises crams fills grazes satisfies satiates serves suckles sustains tends victuals nutriate

Synonyms by register

Formal

supplies provides furnishes dispenses

Informal

gives hands out passes out shares

Literary

nourishes sustains bestows

Antonyms

starves withholds denies deprives restricts withholds

Common collocations

  • animal feeds
  • baby feeds
  • daily feeds
  • social media feeds
  • news feeds
  • livestock feeds
  • bird feeds

Word family

noun feed
verb feed

Usage note

As a noun, 'feeds' often refers to food for animals or babies, or content delivered through digital platforms. As a verb, it means to give food or sustenance.

Example sentences

  1. She feeds the ducks in the park every day.
  2. The farmer feeds the cows with hay.
  3. He feeds his baby sister with a bottle.
  4. She feeds the fish in her aquarium twice a day.
  5. He feeds the birds with birdseed in the winter.

Quotes

  • Feeding people is a way of loving them.
  • Feeding the starving child is like striking a match in the dark.
  • Feeding is a very important ritual for me. I don’t trust people who don’t like to eat.

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