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to feed on
[phrase form: feed]
01
alimentarse de, nutrirse de
to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow
Transitive: to feed on a certain type of food
Example
The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant to fuel their metamorphosis into butterflies.
Microorganisms in the soil feed on organic matter, contributing to nutrient cycling.
Los microorganismos en el suelo se alimentan de materia orgánica, contribuyendo al ciclo de nutrientes.
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alimentarse de, nutrirse de
to increase or gain power from a particular source
Transitive: to feed on a situation
Example
Hate groups feed on ignorance.
Los grupos de odio se alimentan de la ignorancia.
Addiction feeds on isolation.
La adicción se alimenta de la aislamiento.
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