feed on
US /fiːd ɑːn/
UK /fiːd ɑːn/
1.
memakan, makan
to eat something as food
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Many birds feed on insects.
Banyak burung memakan serangga.
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The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant.
Ulat-ulat itu memakan daun tanaman.
2.
bertambah kuat karena, terdorong oleh
to grow stronger or be encouraged by something
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His anger seemed to feed on her silence.
Kemarahannya seolah bertambah kuat karena diamnya dia.
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The rumors continued to feed on public anxiety.
Rumor terus berkembang karena kecemasan publik.