feed upon (Meaning)

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feed upon (v)

be sustained by

The tiny aquatic organisms feed upon the nutritious plankton floating in the water.
The predatory bird soared through the sky, its sharp eyes searching for unsuspecting prey to feed upon.
The starving children eagerly gathered around the table, anticipating the warm and nourishing meal they were about to feed upon.
The lush green grass provided ample nourishment for the grazing herd of cattle, allowing them to feed upon it contentedly.
The parasite latched onto its host, siphoning vital nutrients and feeding upon the lifeforce of the unfortunate creature.
The dark and damp basement was a haven for mold and mildew, which thrived upon the moisture and darkness, feeding upon the decaying organic matter.
The voracious flames of the wildfire consumed everything in its path, feeding upon the dry brush and timber, leaving a charred and desolate landscape in its wake.
The mischievous squirrel scampered up the tree, its tiny paws expertly navigating the branches as it searched for acorns to feed upon.
The farmer scattered seeds across the fertile soil, knowing that the earth would nurture and feed upon them, eventually producing a bountiful harvest.
The tiny hummingbird flitted from flower to flower, its long beak expertly extracting nectar to feed upon, its wings buzzing rapidly as it darted through the air.

be sustained by

prey (on or upon), stalk, hunt, chase, destroy,pursue, kill, dispatch, slay,fell

No antonyms found.

The tiny aquatic organisms feed upon the nutritious plankton floating in the water.

The predatory bird soared through the sky, its sharp eyes searching for unsuspecting prey to feed upon.

The starving children eagerly gathered around the table, anticipating the warm and nourishing meal they were about to feed upon.

The lush green grass provided ample nourishment for the grazing herd of cattle, allowing them to feed upon it contentedly.