Feed on
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British pronunciation/fˈiːd ˈɒn/
American pronunciation/fˈiːd ˈɑːn/
feed upon

Definition & Meaning of "feed on"

to feed on
[phrase form: feed]
01

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

Transitive: to feed on a certain type of food
to feed on definition and meaning
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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.
Babies feed on milk for their essential nutrients during the early stages of development.
02

to increase or gain power from a particular source

Transitive: to feed on a situation
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Hate groups feed on ignorance.
Addiction feeds on isolation.
The rise in violent crime feeds on the desperation and hopelessness found in impoverished communities.
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