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    /ˈfiːd/  feeds; fed /ˈfɛd/; feeding
    
    [+ obj] :to give food to (someone or something)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] :to give (something) as food to someone or something
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] :to produce or provide food for (someone or something)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [no obj] :eat
    
    usually used of animals
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] to provide what is needed for the continued growth, operation, or existence of (something)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to supply (material to be used) to a machine
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] :to give support or strength to (something, such as a feeling)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] :to make (something) move through an opening
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] sports :to pass a ball or puck to (a team member) especially for a shot at the goal
    
    
    
    bite the hand that feeds you
    
    
    
    feed back
    
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    feed back or feed back (something) or feed (something) back Brit :to give helpful information or criticism to someone about a performance, product, etc. :to provide feedback - usually + to or into
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    feed off
    
    [phrasal verb]
    
    feed off (something) :to gain strength, energy, or support from (something)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    feed on/upon
    
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    feed on/upon (something) :to eat (something) as food - usually used of animals
    
    
    
    feed (someone) a line
    
    informal :to tell (someone) a story or an explanation that is not true
    
    
    
    feed up
    
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    feed (someone) up Brit informal :to make (someone) stronger or less thin by giving them large meals
    
    
    
    feed your face
    
    slang :to eat a lot of food
    
    
    
    noun
    
    plural feeds
    
    [noncount] :food for animals
    
    
    
    [count] informal :a large meal
    
    
    
    [count] Brit :feeding
    
    
    
    [count] :a part of a machine or system that sends material or electricity to other parts
    
    
    
    
    
    [count] :a television program that is sent to a station for broadcasting
    
    
    
    [count] sports :the action of passing a ball or puck to a team member who is in position to score