feed off

phrasal verb

fed off; feeding off; feeds off

: to gain strength, energy, or support from (something)

She fed off the crowd's enthusiasm.

His anger fed off his jealousy.

We are able to feed off each other's ideas.

Examples of feed off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brands will often feed off the attention produced by collaborations and limited-edition special makeups to build energy around more accessible releases later down the line. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025

Elland Road feeds off aggression and physicality. —Beren Cross, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025

Though Doja stops short of deliberately framing Vie as a reaction to the negative energy Scarlet fed off and dished out, the pop designation and the theme of romance suggest a commitment to trying something else. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025

Most social media content aimed at young men is specifically created to feed off their insecurities to maintain their attention and keep them coming back. —Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for feed off

• ashraf
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