feed on/upon
phrasal verb
fed on/upon; feeding on/upon; feeds on/upon
: to eat (something) as food
—usually used of animals
Owls feed on insects, birds, and small mammals.
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But he’s got the twins to check on, and the security feed on his phone shows the two cuddling.
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
These worm-like snakes feed on soft-bodied prey like ant and termite larvae.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In the immediate storm’s aftermath, both butterflies and caterpillars have fewer flowers or leaves to feed on.
—Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Throw in a plant or two for the caterpillars to feed on.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
These worm-like snakes feed on soft-bodied prey like ant and termite larvae.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In the immediate storm’s aftermath, both butterflies and caterpillars have fewer flowers or leaves to feed on.
—Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Throw in a plant or two for the caterpillars to feed on.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for feed on/upon
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“Feed on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feed%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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