hand-feed Synonyms

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to feed by hand

The zookeeper gently hand-fed the baby elephant a bottle of milk.
The mother bird diligently hand-fed her fledglings worms and insects.
I meticulously hand-fed my sick cat liquid medication to ensure he ingested it.
The veterinarian expertly hand-fed the injured squirrel a mixture of nutrients and electrolytes.
The wildlife rehabilitator patiently hand-fed an orphaned deer formula and vegetables.
The farmer cautiously hand-fed the sheep in the winter when food was scarce.
The aquarium volunteer excitedly hand-fed the fish at the touch tank.
The elderly woman tenderly hand-fed her invalid husband soup and pudding.
The toddler enthusiastically hand-fed her pet goldfish flakes from a plastic spoon.
The chef skillfully hand-fed a group of guests a delicate amuse-bouche with a pair of silver tongs.

to feed by hand

spoon-feed, fatten, underfeed, overfeed, force-feed, fill, refeed, nurture, batten, surfeit

No antonyms found.

The zookeeper gently hand-fed the baby elephant a bottle of milk.

The mother bird diligently hand-fed her fledglings worms and insects.

I meticulously hand-fed my sick cat liquid medication to ensure he ingested it.

The veterinarian expertly hand-fed the injured squirrel a mixture of nutrients and electrolytes.