feed upon

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения акта потребления чего-либо в качестве пищи или, в переносном смысле, получения поддержки или выгоды от чего-либо.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of consuming something as food, or metaphorically, deriving sustenance or benefit from something.

uncountable · irregular verb · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

1. Consume as foodformal

   To eat something as a source of nourishment.

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   • Caterpillars feed upon the leaves of the plant.
   • The birds feed upon seeds and insects.
   • Many animals feed upon grass and other vegetation.

   Synonymsconsumedevoureatfeed oningestlive on

2. Use as a sourceformal

   To derive energy, support, or sustenance from something.

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   • The media often feeds upon public fear and anxiety.
   • His creativity feeds upon his daily experiences.
   • The rumor feeds upon people's curiosity.

   Synonymsdepend onexploitfeed onrely onuseutilize

Base verbfeed