feed on
US /fiːd ɑːn/
UK /fiːd ɑːn/
1.
alimentarse de, comer
to eat something as food
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Many birds feed on insects.
Muchas aves se alimentan de insectos.
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The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant.
Las orugas se alimentan de las hojas de la planta.
2.
alimentarse de, crecer con
to grow stronger or be encouraged by something
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His anger seemed to feed on her silence.
Su ira parecía alimentarse de su silencio.
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The rumors continued to feed on public anxiety.
Los rumores continuaron alimentándose de la ansiedad pública.