feed
Translation
to give food to, to nourish, to supply
Examples
I need to feed the cat.
I need to feed the cat.
She fed the baby some milk.
She fed the baby some milk.
The birds feed on insects.
The birds feed on insects.
Grammar Patterns
to feed (sb./sth.) to give food to (sb./sth.) I need to feed the cat.
to feed (sth.) to (sb./sth.) to give (sth.) as food to (sb./sth.) She fed some milk to the baby.
to feed on (sth.) to eat (sth.) as food The birds feed on insects.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to nourish, to sustain
Etymology
From Old English 'fēdan', related to 'fōda' (food).
Memory Tips
'Feed' is what you do with 'food'.