Phrase guide

feed back

verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To provide informational feedback to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • His employees fed back a lot more than he wanted.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To convey by means of specialized communications channel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Customers fed back their complaints and some praise.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To return electrical current generated by some means (such as solar panels, regenerative braking) to the power grid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

respond to a query or outcome

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: propose, suggest, advise

5

verb

Meaning 5

submit (information) again to a program or automatic system

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: resubmit

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: render, return

History

Etymology

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