Meaning of the word "feed on" in English
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feed on
US /fiːd ɑːn/
UK /fiːd ɑːn/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to eat something as food
Example:
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Many birds feed on insects.
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The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant.
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2.
to grow stronger or be encouraged by something
Example:
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His anger seemed to feed on her silence.
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The rumors continued to feed on public anxiety.
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