feed · v
feed (EAT FOOD)
C1 If an animal or a baby feeds, it eats.
Dictionary examples:
The caterpillars feed on cabbage leaves. (73.4)
feed (SUPPLY)
C1 to supply something such as information to a person or a machine, especially in a regular or continuous way
Dictionary examples:
We fed them false information about our plans. (35.9)
Nicola fed the pages into the photocopier. (58.5)
feed (GIVE FOOD)
B1 to give food to a person, group or animal
Dictionary examples:
My mom feeds the washing machine more clothes than she feeds us dinner. (0.0)
I tried to feed my pet rock, but it just wasn't hungry. (0.0)
My grandma always feeds me like she's preparing me for hibernation. (0.0)
Let's feed the kids first and have our dinner after. (28.2)
I usually feed the neighbor's cat while she's away. (35.6)
If you feed your dog on cake and cookies, it's not surprising he's so fat. (52.6)