Feed Definition
feed
noun
- food for domestic livestock
verb
- provide as food; "Feed the guests the nuts"
- give food to; "Feed the starving children in India"; "don't give the child this tough meat"
- feed into; supply; "Her success feeds her vanity"
- introduce continuously; "feed carrots into a food processor"
- support or promote; "His admiration fed her vanity"
- take in food; used of animals only; "This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat"; "What do whales eat?"
- serve as food for; be the food for; "This dish feeds six"
- move along, of liquids; "Water flowed into the cave"; "the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi"
- profit from in an exploitatory manner; "He feeds on her insecurity"
- gratify; "feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view"
- provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to; "We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants"
"Feed" in song lyrics
See how feed is used in real songs:
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"Got to let the brain feed"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"If you got mouths to feed,"
2 Live Crew — Table Dance -
"Please lord forgive me for my sins, I got kids to feed"
504 Boyz f/ Krazy, Snoop Dogg — Souljas
Words that rhyme with feed
Usage tips for "feed"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "feed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for feed to find words that pair well.