Meaning : Provide as food.
Example :
Feed the guests the nuts.
Meaning : Feed into. Supply.
Example :
Her success feeds her vanity.
Meaning : Support or promote.
Example :
His admiration fed her vanity.
Meaning : Take in food. Used of animals only.
Example :
This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat.
What do whales eat?.
Synonyms : eat
Meaning : Serve as food for. Be the food for.
Example :
This dish feeds six.
Meaning : Profit from in an exploitatory manner.
Example :
He feeds on her insecurity.
Synonyms : prey