Synonyms for

Graze

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

Definition

to feed on growing grass or pasture

Synonyms & similar words

grazing browse pasture crop rake range crease feed browse crop nibble forage chew gnaw munch eat ruminate grind champ chomp bite pick pluck sample taste try consume

Example sentences

  1. The sheep graze quietly in the meadow.
  2. The deer were grazing in the woods.
  3. The horses grazed on the grass in the pasture.
  4. The cows graze all day long.
  5. The goats graze on the hillside.

Quotes

  • I find that when I'm on vacation, I can only read detective fiction. It's the only thing that can truly keep my attention, since it's the only thing that mirrors my experience: everything is new, everything is a mystery, and everything is a potential crime. I get to graze through the facts and evidence, and try to solve the puzzle before the detective does.
  • We are like cattle, we graze and graze until we're fat and plump and ready for the slaughterhouse.
  • I always like to be doing something, whether it's a little bit of work or a little bit of play. I can't just sit and graze.

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