Definition of feed

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • feed is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • feed is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • feed is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of feed


  • food for domestic livestock (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. provender
  • take in food; used of animals only (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. eat
  • profit from in an exploitatory manner (verb)

    Examples

    1. He feeds on her insecurity

    Synonyms

    1. prey
  • give food to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. give
  • introduce continuously (verb)

    Examples

    1. feed carrots into a food processor

    Synonyms

    1. feed in
  • provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. fertilise
    2. fertilize
  • move along, of liquids (verb)

    Examples

    1. the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi

    Synonyms

    1. course
    2. flow
    3. run
  • gratify (verb)

    Examples

    1. feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view

    Synonyms

    1. feast
  • feed into; supply (verb)

    Examples

    1. Her success feeds her vanity
  • provide as food (verb)
  • serve as food for; be the food for (verb)

    Examples

    1. This dish feeds six
  • support or promote (verb)

See definition of feed in Merriam Webster