feed
Translation
to feed, to nourish, to supply
Examples
I need to feed the cat.
I need to feed the cat.
She has a large family to feed.
She has a large family to feed.
Feed the paper into the printer.
Feed the paper into the printer.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to give food to (sb./sth.) I need to feed the cat.
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to give (sth.) to (sb./sth.) She fed the information to the press.
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to supply a machine with (sth.) Feed the paper into the printer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nourish, provide, supply
Etymology
From Old English 'fēdan' (to nourish, bring up), related to 'food'.
Memory Tips
Remember that to 'feed' is the action of giving 'food'.