Feed vs Give - What's the Difference?

Feed

Give

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • food for domestic livestock
Definition as Noun
  • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
Definition as Verb
  • provide as food
  • feed into; supply
  • support or promote
  • serve as food for; be the food for
  • take in food; used of animals only
  • gratify
  • introduce continuously
  • provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
  • give food to
  • profit from in an exploitatory manner
  • move along, of liquids
Definition as Verb
  • cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
  • transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
  • convey or reveal information
  • leave with; give temporarily
  • emit or utter
  • give (as medicine)
  • estimate the duration or outcome of something
  • execute and deliver
  • deliver in exchange or recompense
  • present to view
  • perform for an audience
  • propose
  • accord by verdict
  • manifest or show
  • offer in good faith
  • submit for consideration, judgment, or use
  • guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
  • allow to have or take
  • inflict as a punishment
  • occur
  • consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
  • proffer (a body part)
  • afford access to
  • give or convey physically
  • break down, literally or metaphorically
  • contribute to some cause
  • give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  • bring about
  • give food to
  • give as a present; make a gift of
  • bestow, especially officially
  • organize or be responsible for
  • transmit (knowledge or skills)
  • move in order to make room for someone for something
  • place into the hands or custody of
  • convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
  • dedicate
  • give or supply
  • bestow
  • endure the loss of
  • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
  • be the cause or source of
  • cause to happen or be responsible for
  • be flexible under stress of physical force

Synonyms

Examples

  • "feed the guests the nuts"
  • "Her success feeds her vanity"
  • "His admiration fed her vanity"
  • "This dish feeds six"
  • "This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat"; "What do whales eat?"
  • "feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view"
  • "feed carrots into a food processor"
  • "We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants"
  • "feed the starving children in India"; "don't give the child this tough meat"
  • "He feeds on her insecurity"
  • "Water flowed into the cave"; "the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi"
  • "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold"
  • "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care"
  • "give one's name"
  • "Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?"; "Can I give you the children for the weekend?"
  • "give a gulp"; "give a yelp"
  • "I gave him the drug"
  • "He gave the patient three months to live"; "I gave him a very good chance at success"
  • "give bond"
  • "I'll give you three books for four CDs"
  • "He gave the sign to start"
  • "Pollini is giving another concert in New York"
  • "He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party"
  • "give a decision for the plaintiff"
  • "This student gives promise of real creativity"; "The office gave evidence of tampering"
  • "He gave her his word"
  • "give one's opinion"; "give an excuse"
  • "You gave me to think that you agreed with me"
  • "I give you two minutes to respond"
  • "She gave the boy a good spanking"; "The judge gave me 10 years"
  • "what gives?"
  • "She gave herself to many men"
  • "She gave her hand to her little sister"
  • "the door opens to the patio"; "The French doors give onto a terrace"
  • "She gave him First Aid"; "I gave him a punch in the nose"
  • "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
  • "I gave at the office"
  • "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"
  • "The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth"
  • "Feed the starving children in India"; "don't give the child this tough meat"
  • "What will you give her for her birthday?"
  • "grant a degree"; "give a divorce"; "This bill grants us new rights"
  • "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
  • "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the students"
  • "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,' he told the crowd"
  • "hand me the spoon, please"; "Turn the files over to me, please"; "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers"
  • "Don't pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "give him my best regards"; "pay attention"
  • "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to"
  • "The cow brings in 5 liters of milk"; "This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn"; "The estate renders some revenue for the family"
  • "give homage"; "render thanks"
  • "He gave his life for his children"; "I gave two sons to the war"
  • "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
  • "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information"
  • "His two singles gave the team the victory"
  • "This material doesn't give"

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb
Noun, Verb

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